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Ron May
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In a message dated 2/19/2009 11:31:44 A.M. Pacific Standard Time,  
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I am  currently researching the use of white lead putty and other caulking 
materials  used to seal deck seams aboard late-19th century wooden ships. If 
anybody  knows of periodicals or books that may be useful in terms of materials 
and  caulking techniques please let me know. Although the deck seams in aft 
section  of the ship I am working on does not appear to have been sealed the 
forward  section around the riding-bitts appear to have some sort of white 
sealant.  Thanks  


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