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Cross section of a sheer-strake (dari) timber in the stern quarter

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posted on 2025-02-07, 13:50 authored by Swarup BhattacharyyaSwarup Bhattacharyya
A close-up of the end of a sheer-strake (dari) timber held in place in the port stern quarter by a clamp. The end reveals a tapering cross section and the edge rebate jointing it to the sub-sheer strake (naba dali)

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Endangered Material Knowledge Programme

History

Rights owner

Swarup Bhattacharyya

Cultural group

Namasudra

Country

India

Place

Dihimandalghat, West Bengal

Cultural context/event

Building

Date of creation

2022-10-29

Unique ID

2022SG04-B10-0742

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