The guy-wire system used to stabilise the keel-post structure

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posted on 2025-02-07, 13:51 authored by Swarup BhattacharyyaSwarup Bhattacharyya

Close-up of one of the guy-wire systems deployed to stabilise the keel-post structure. A nail at the centre locks the wire to prevent it running, so each guy can be tightened separately.

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Endangered Material Knowledge Programme

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Rights owner

Swarup Bhattacharyya

Cultural group

Namasudra

Country

India

Place

Dihimandalghat, West Bengal

Cultural context/event

Building

Date of creation

2022-10-25

Unique ID

2022SG04-B05-0320

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boatbuilding chhot keel correction guy wire

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