Washstrakes
Both sides of the front-upper hull consisted of washstrakes fastened to the hull by series of tree-nails and rabbet grooves. Giving the limitations of the log, the washstrakes were probably fitted to the hull to increase the height of the sides near the bow section. They were directly attached to both sides of the hull and fitted inside special grooves in the upper bow timber.
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