Shipbuilding inside Hull

With the frames in place, the shipbuilder is laying out where the keelson will be placed, along the centerline of the ship, on top of the frames. Note the auger used to drill holes for treenails. These were generally made by having a auger bit welded to a iron crank shaped handle. Two men have are boring, while the others are posing for the camera.

Database ID: 
LB2008.2.809
Year: 
1890
Geographic Location: 
Penobscot Bay, Maine
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