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ward as to overlap the end of the true keel from the 

 bow. The result of this construction is that the coble 

 can be backed up with great facility on the beach, the 



flat keel-plank and false keels keeping her steady and 

 upright, whilst the hollow bow throws off the waves 

 which may be beating her on the shore. These boats 



