How did medieval seafarers turn trees into boat parts?

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In this video, Professor Jon Adams explains the techniques by which shipwrights have converted the trees of the forest into the components of the boats in which people eventually sailed around the world.

Throughout the video, Jon points out how changes in shipbuilding technology went hand in hand with changes in society.

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