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an ocean-going currach as seen in the 17th century

17th century drawing of an Irish ocean-going currach or skin boat
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    An 17th century Englishman, Captain Thomas Phillips, drew and described an Irish ocean-going boat (currach).  It had some planks, and a wooden keel and rudder, but the sides were made from treated hides.

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    https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Captain_Thomas_Phillips_-_Currach.jpg
    Subjects
    Navigatio Brendani; St. Enda; Aran Islands;
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    William Turpin
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