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Shells (boats)

Scope note

Extremely light and slender boats used for sculling and racing, generally consisting of a very thin shell or skin over a fragile framework with sliding seats for the rowers; not over 2 feet wide and usually with outriggers for the oars. DOS

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000212878

Broader Terms used

<single level rowed watercraft>

Equivalent Terms used

shell (boat)

Created

13yrs ago

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