keelson

keelson The "Keelson", like the keel and other structural parts of the bottom of the boat, is made of juniper, which is the "hardest Newfoundland hardwood". Witch hazel is better but if not as easily obtainable in Newfoundland. The keelson runs most of the length of the boat, abo...

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Format: Manuscript
Language:English
Published: 1974
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Online Access:http://collections.mun.ca/cdm/ref/collection/elrcdne/id/38975
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Summary:keelson The "Keelson", like the keel and other structural parts of the bottom of the boat, is made of juniper, which is the "hardest Newfoundland hardwood". Witch hazel is better but if not as easily obtainable in Newfoundland. The keelson runs most of the length of the boat, above the timbers and floorings, and serves to hold them in position. PRINTED ITEM G. M. Story MAR 1974 JH MAR 1974 Not used Not used Withdrawn Checked by Raji Sreeni on Fri 07 Aug 2015