Sullivan, Edward Sir · Longmans, Green and Co. (London) · leaf 136
ame ‘scows’ or floating blinds ; then the corners forward were rounded off, to facilitate their being hauled up on a beach or bank. This mobility led to their passing into deeper water, the scows were developing into boats, and then came the practical germ of centreboards. To give stability to the… … longer required was pulled up and laid on the floor of the craft, ready for any emergency. These boards were first known as ‘dagger boards,’ and as they were likely to touch the sand unexpectedly, they were rounded off ut the bottom, curving aft, so that notice was given, and before the hull…
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