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Joining the halves of a scarf joint in the starboard sheer strake

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posted on 2025-02-07, 13:50 authored by John P CooperJohn P Cooper
Boat builder Dilip Mondal (L) uses a hammer to drive home the scarf joint connecting sheer strake timber of the starboard bow (L) to its midships parnter. Brother Dipak (on board) uses a lever to help drive the timber home.

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Endangered Material Knowledge Programme

History

Rights owner

John P Cooper

Cultural group

Namasudra

Country

India

Place

Dihimandalghat, West Bengal

Cultural context/event

Building

Date of creation

2022-10-29

Unique ID

2022SG04-B10-0769

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