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Monday, 7 September 2009

How it used to be done

Couldn't resist this - don't know what it's called but a sort of coracle - wooden frame with leather or fabric skin, thole pins and rough oars and a shrimp net (made of nylon...) to feed the family.
Posted by Berrimilla DownUnderMars at 12:11
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