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Forward Portion of Planked Ship

Document Type: Photo/Image
Geographic Location:
Date: 1890
Creator: Paasch, H.
ID Number: Paasch_09
Keywords: Shipbuilding


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Description:
This diagram shows the planked hull, including how the butt ends of the planking are staggered for greatest strength. Planks get narrower as they approach the bow.

From Capt. H. Paasch, Illustrated Marine Encyclopedia, 1890, Plate 9.


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