Stapling a ninth-strake plank, starboard

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posted on 2025-02-07, 13:50 authored by Swarup BhattacharyyaSwarup Bhattacharyya

Boat builder Dipak Mondal (front, inboard) uses a hammer and chisel to complete the stapling of a ninth-strake plank starboard, assisted by brother Dilip (L). Meanwhile, brothers Manimohan (back, inboard) and Amol (R) present an eighth-strake plank for fixing in the stern.

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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

2022-10-24

Unique ID

2022SG04-B07-0533

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chhot hull plank strake staple

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