9 striking photos of a boat in Pakistan being built without blueprints

[Saifullah Sani]

BY MATT MCFARLAND February 27 at 8:34 am

Carpenters complete boats such as this at Karachi Fish Harbour in Pakistan in about 15 months. The results are really impressive given the absence of blueprints or the latest technologies.

A cargo boat being built by carpenters is seen at a yard in Karachi’s Fish Harbour. The yard is used mainly for building and repairing cargo and fishing boats ranging from 60 to 120 feet. (Akhtar Soomro/Reuters)

A carpenter cuts out a wood panel while working on a boat. (Akhtar Soomro/Reuters)

A carpenter checks the level of a wood panel while working on a boat. The boats are made for locals as well as foreign buyers. (Akhtar Soomro/Reuters)

A worker uses tools to cut out a wood panel. (Akhtar Soomro/Reuters)

The boats range in size from 60 to 120 feet, and require 15 to 20 workers to complete in 15 months. (Akhtar Soomro/Reuters)

Carpenters work on a boat at a yard. (Akhtar Soomro/Reuters)

A man reacts while working on the panel of a boat at a yard. (Akhtar Soomro/Reuters)

A worker is silhouetted as a carpenter works on a boat. (Akhtar Soomro/Reuters)

Carpenters work on a boat. (Akhtar Soomro/Reuters)

9 striking photos of a boat in Pakistan being built without blueprints

 

[Dubious]

Now that is skill + experience

 

[LonE_WolF]

wow.....

 

[danish_vij]

its looks beautiful now only what will happen when its complete

 

[Tangent]

..No documentation..!!!

Reason :- Keeping knowledge to self..not to create competitors..
This is how we lost lot's of knowledge...