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Third-strake hull plank, clamped in place

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posted on 2025-02-07, 13:51 authored by Zeeshan A ShaikhZeeshan A Shaikh
View forward along the keel of the vessel showing a third-strake plank held in place by clamps for spiling and later fitting. Boat builders Dipak (L) and Dilip (R) Mondal prepare to apply a lever to the plank to press it into place.

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Endangered Material Knowledge Programme

History

Rights owner

Zeeshan Alli Shaikh

Cultural group

Namasudra

Country

India

Place

Dihimandalghat, West Bengal

Cultural context/event

Building

Date of creation

2022-10-17

Unique ID

2022SG04-B07-0443

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