I remember an article in Wooden Boat Magazine ,decades ago, about joints that the romans used to set up their keels. The one that stuck most in my memory was a horizontal half-lap that locked on its ends (“hooded” might be the term) and was cross keyed in the middle. It looked very like a joint that the Japanese still use in timber framing houses. Another good episode . I have no gripe with it at all. I am looking forward to a discussion on how widely misused the term keelson is .

I learn something new every single time , and I'm not young, thanks mate.

We have been quite aware that your research season was happening soon; maybe something about how one goes about preparing for such and expedition would suit better just now. I certainly hope to hear about your work after as well. Here's hoping our increasingly busy weather still leaves you plenty of time to get your feet wet!

Dr. Bachtvarov, I love this series! If you urn out of topics perhaps we can get your feelings in regards to the mystery of Oak Island.

Thank you for this video, I learned a lot! (And I've been semi-casually studying period ship design for the better part of 4 decades!) Related question: in Western European traditions, were the stem, keel, and sternpost planked over? Or were they left exposed as bare timbers? I ask because I've seen planking called for in many a kit, but have never seen a reference to this practice in the literature. Thanks and take your time responding if you so choose to, I am aware you're in the field. Good luck to you and your expedition!

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