On the original "Bluenose",the roots of what tree were used as the ship's knees?

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On the original "Bluenose",the roots of what tree were used as the ship's knees?

2007-05-21 06:20:43 · 2 answers · asked by Gord P 1 in Travel ➔ Canada ➔ Other - Canada

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Hackmatack (tamarack) is the wood of choice in New Brunswick and Nova Scotia for knees, where the finest sailing ships were built. It's terrifically tough stuff, oak would be the next choice.

2007-05-21 09:56:16 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

hackamatac, northern larch, or white oak

2007-05-21 06:38:53 · answer #2 · answered by yankee_sailor 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋