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Bending a sheer-strake (dari) plank

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posted on 2025-02-07, 13:48 authored by Zeeshan A ShaikhZeeshan A Shaikh
Boaatbuilders Panchanan, Amol, Manimohan and Dilip Mondal use pegs, levers and ropes to bend a fire-heated sheer strake (dari) plank into position.

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Endangered Material Knowledge Programme

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Zeeshan Alli Shaikh

Cultural group

Namasudra

Country

India

Place

Dihimandalghat, West Bengal

Date of creation

2022-10-28

Unique ID

2022SG04-B10-1375

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    chhotplankingsheer strakefire bendingboatbuilding

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