Can-tiki! Beer can raft

Ive never see heard of this before - 1977 expedition on can-tiki - a raft made of beer cans :) Darwin to Singapore

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/CAN-TIKI-Signed-Beer-Can-Boat-CVR-Australia-1977_W0QQitemZ9514840890QQcategoryZ3473QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Hey Hewey

Thanks for this info. I have recently started searching for anything on the web re: Can-tiki. We were living in Darwin post cyclone Tracy and my dad actually helped build the can-tiki and although didn't get to sail on the voyage, flew to Singapore for the arrival.

Although memories are a bit hazy, I di spend some time playing around the yard as it evolved and I have some newspaper clippings, photo's and stuff if anyone is interested.

If you (or anyone) has any more info. links, references or memorabilia from the cantiki expedition I would love to hear from you.

Cheers

Brenden

http://www.tikicentral.com/viewtopic.php?topic=6670&forum=1&start=0

Managed to track down this photo

http://nla.gov.au/nla.pic-vn3550862

As you will see, hardly a raft.

Brenden

Here is one vessel called S.S. Natty Light.

If anyone is still following this post, feel free to ask me anything about the can-tiki. Paul Harding is my granddad and the one who were navigating and doing everything on the can-tiki. I'd be happy to answer your questions if I can :)