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April 30th 2025 - 23:59
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Oakum
Oakum
Tarred hemp or manila fibers made from old and condemned ropes which have been picked apart. These, in conjunction with tar, were used for
Caulking
the seams of decks and sides of a wooden
Ship
in order to make them watertight.
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