He engaged in forwarding, milling, boat construction and the grain trade.
In 1855 ferro-cement boat construction was patented by the French.
Strip planking is yet another type of wooden boat construction similar to carvel.
Nearly all boats were made out of wood until the late 19th century, and wood remains in common use today in boat construction.
Steve Thomas, an authority on traditional boat construction and astronomical navigation, is the show's host.
Mahogany also resists wood rot, making it attractive in boat construction.
The wood of the Biriba tree is durable and suitable for boat construction.
Traditionally, before a man can consider marriage, he needed to have experience in farming, fishing, and boat construction.
Since the 1980s, other industries have arisen, such as boat construction and summer tourism.
Tourism and related boat construction are currently the major sources of income.
