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Temporary batten inboard on the chhot

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posted on 2025-02-07, 13:51 authored by John P CooperJohn P Cooper
A temporary batten set longitudinally along the starboard bilge inboard allowed the Mondal family chhot builders to tie off levers used to attach port-side timbers, while also providing a foothold in the hull.

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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

2022-10-13

Unique ID

2022SG04-B02-0137

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