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Stapling a third-strake starboard plank in place

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posted on 2025-02-07, 13:51 authored by John P CooperJohn P Cooper
Boat builder Dipak Mondal (L) uses a hammer and punch to drive home a staple connecting a third-strake starboard plank to a second strake plank. The plank is held in place for the work by tied-off levers. Brother Dipak works behind.

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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

2022-10-17

Unique ID

2022SG04-B07-0444

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