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@Migurski@mastodon.social
2025-08-11 17:03:01

“This is the corner of a hand-sewn #sail made in the #1800s … Canvas sails like this were made from hemp, which was also used in clothing, ropes, and even the caulking that sealed gaps between ship planks. Hemp was favored over materials like jute because it was three times stronger and resistant to salt…