Clinker built (also known as lapstrake) is a method of boat building where the edges of hull planks overlap, called a "land" or "landing." In craft of any size planks are also joined end to end into a strake. The technique developed in northern Europe and was successfully used by the Norsemen and typical for the Hanseatic cog. A contrasting method, where plank edges are butted smoothly seam to seam, is known as carvel construction.
In 1975, this replica clinker boat was built by local Footscray TAFE students for the inaugural Saltwater River festival, to a design researched by George Seelaf, Secretary of the Australian Meat Industry Employees Union. It was used for a re-enactment of the 1803 Grimes expedition up the Maribyrnong and Yarra Rivers. The boat was used again for the bi-centenary of Grimes' exploration.
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