The Nautical Encyclopedia
Patterson’s Illustrated Nautical Encyclopedia — Howard Patterson, 1891

Coamings

Shipbuilding

The raised borders of oak about the edge of the hatches and scuttles which prevent water from flowing down from off the deck. Their inside upper edge has a rabbet to receive the gratings.

Hatchway, mast-partners, head-ledges and coaming
Hatchway, mast-partners, head-ledges and coaming
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