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Hull-plank lever system

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posted on 2025-02-07, 13:51 authored by John P CooperJohn P Cooper
A series of four levers, tied off to their anchor timbers, hold a fourth strake starboard plank in place amidships as boat builder Panchanan Mondal (L) makes staple rebates ahead of its fixing.

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Endangered Material Knowledge Programme

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Rights owner

John P Cooper

Cultural group

Namasudra

Country

India

Place

Dihimandalghat, West Bengal

Cultural context/event

Building

Date of creation

2022-10-21

Unique ID

2022SG04-B07-0482

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    chhotplankstrakeleverstaple rebate

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