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LOG BOAT
The boats found at Ferriby were very different to the transport that uses the river today. Early boats were made in several ways, hollowing out a tree for example. The boats found at Ferriby are special because they were made out of planks of wood. A boat made out of planks had the advantage because it could be made broader than the hollowed tree boat, which could only be as wide as the tree. This meant they could carry heavier loads and work in rougher water Other types of boats:
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