Thesaurus Term/Concept: SHEATHING
Identifier | 143031 |
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Class | MDA OBJECT TYPE |
Status | Preferred |
Index? | Yes |
Scope Note | A covering of thin copper plates secured, on top of a layer of tar and horsehair, to the bottom of wooden ships to protect the hull against weeds, barnacles and especially Teredo navalis, a wood-boring worm prevalent in tropical seas. |