Jul 13, 2015 15:48
8 yrs ago
Swedish term

kölbord

Swedish to English Tech/Engineering Ships, Sailing, Maritime
Detta är från en skildring om ett gammalt fartyg/båt från svensk järnålder/vikingatid: "Seglet tillsammans med kölbord fästa på vardera sidan mittrelingen..."

Osäker på om termen är en dåtida term som numera har ett annat namn på svenska eller om detta är den term som fortfarande används.
Proposed translations (English)
3 +1 garboard
5 garboard strake

Proposed translations

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garboard

I think all 3 of these terms can be used:
garboard, keel strake, first strake

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Note added at 23 mins (2015-07-13 16:12:41 GMT)
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My source is "Julian Dixon's Polylingual Translating Dictionary and Glossary for Viking Ships and other ancient and historical Sailing Craft... ", which unfortunately no longer appears to be available on-line

Peer comment(s):

agree Deane Goltermann : Yes, and 'garboard plank'
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16 hrs

garboard strake

I admit this is very close to Diarmuid's answer, but I think it is the more commonly used term among boat builders.

See ref. 2 for a Norwegian view.

Deane's "Garboard plank" is probably more North American.
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