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Model cargo lighter pointed at stem and stern, decked fore and aft with an open hold centrally; with a beige cloth sail on spars and paddles. Also contains three thwarts, a mast step, anchor and metal fittings for a rudder. The hull is dugout (hollowed out log) with a keel and stringer near the top of the hull. These lighters carry 5 100 tons of cargo. Titled 'Parry's' on each side. European made, ? by a firm at Calador near Pondicherry, where Clive also had his office. On a stand.
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