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Stormy Humpday Triviola

Nasty weather in these parts this week. Would have been a good day to stay home and sleep in. But alas, I had to show up at work in order to post the triviola...and here goes....

For 200 years these vessels were vital to the Piscataqua river. Name these vessels.

Tom

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Hint

Think cargo...primarily.

T.

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Re: Hint

Bateaux ? Very important around here a few years ago.

www.schist.org/bateaux.html

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I guess I'll hoist a pint of S....ner Ale and salute you for the question.

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#5

Maybe, but not what I seek

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Sorry NH Boy...but Nope!

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Re: Sorry NH Boy...but Nope!

Cargo- Lumber?-Syrup?- Granite?

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Hint #2

Think flat bottomed.

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Last Call- Hint!!

Similar kind of name (not the same though) as those water craft in Venice.

T.

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At first I thought it was

Pram or a John Boat, but the Gondola makes it a Punt because of the pole.

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Ok...No Prize Today! Answer!! *LINK*

Well folks, I guess historical New England water craft is not your long suit. I'll keep the golden Uni safe for next time.

The answer is Gundalow. And here is a link for more info:


Gundalow

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