That's got to have given you one hell of a great feeling. Great find. But tommy, what's is going to fill the void of not having to search for this dervish boat anymore? I myself am still looking for a trumpet major of the red lancers of hamburg. The one in yellow and red. I found a set of six sepoys years ago that i had been looking for . It took me five years. Not as long as your quest for the dhow. But the quest is half the fun. I remember finding a dragon gun that was pristine 2 yrs ago which brought me shear joy when i opened up that red box. I just can't get that joy from all the matte sets offered. Anyway good luck hunting down your next prize. Take cvare greg