Tuesday, 11 August 2020

Boat Timbers


Boat Timbers
oak, copper nails, the longest 3ft.

from the wood pile of Angus Muir, North Tofts, Sanday



The notched ribs (frame grabs) were used to bind together the stepped planks on an Orkney Yole; a small clinker built boat, traditionally with dark red sails, features of which can be traced back to Viking boat construction.