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Removing the sheer strake timber in the starboard stern for edge-rebating and shaping

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posted on 2025-02-07, 13:50 authored by Swarup BhattacharyyaSwarup Bhattacharyya
Having completed spiling of the inboard seam of the aft-most sheer-strake (dari) timber, boat builders Dilip (L) and Dipak Mondal (R) remove the clamps holding the timber in place for removal, so that it can be edge-rebated and shaped.

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Rights owner

Swarup Bhattacharyya

Cultural group

Namasudra

Country

India

Place

Dihimandalghat, West Bengal

Cultural context/event

Building

Date of creation

2022-10-30

Unique ID

2022SG04-B10-0840

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