Jewel of Muscat
Videos, photos and information on the reconstruction of a 9th-century Arab ship, and its historic voyage from Oman to Singapore.
Testing
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Testing the ship model. -
Anti-fouling agents are tested. -
A water box for rope testing. -
Coarse rope used for stitching. -
Fine rope used in the rope. -
Beach at Qantab. -
A close up of the model's oars. -
Mixing the putty. -
Checking the test ropes. -
Lime for making paste. -
Mixing up the water-proofing paste. -
Resin used for water-proofing. -
Making the model -
Sewing rope between the planks. -
Putty for plugging the holes. -
Stitching rope between planks. -
Ropes ready to be placed in water boxes. -
Coir for the rope. -
Putty being applied to the wood to make it water-tight -
Testing the planks.
