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Sending Wave-Mail Message

A simple still-life illustrates the process of sending the wave-mail in the pre-Internet era. First, you shall get to some desert island in the far side of the world. Second, you shall empty a bottle of good piratic rum, preferably named after some well known Captain. Third, you shall write a letter and put in into the bottle. Fourth, you shall check the direction of your message using marine compass. Fifth, you shall throw the bottle into the ocean in the right direction. Sixth, you shall be ready to wait forever for the reply. Good luck. The photo was taken during a history reenactment festival.

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Uploaded on July 11, 2025
Taken on August 18, 2018