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9 striking photos of a boat in Pakistan being built without blueprints
  • 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.
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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)
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A carpenter cuts out a wood panel while working on a boat. (Akhtar Soomro/Reuters)
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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)

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A worker uses tools to cut out a wood panel. (Akhtar Soomro/Reuters)
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The boats range in size from 60 to 120 feet, and require 15 to 20 workers to complete in 15 months. (Akhtar Soomro/Reuters)
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Carpenters work on a boat at a yard. (Akhtar Soomro/Reuters)
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A man reacts while working on the panel of a boat at a yard. (Akhtar Soomro/Reuters)
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A worker is silhouetted as a carpenter works on a boat. (Akhtar Soomro/Reuters)
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Carpenters work on a boat. (Akhtar Soomro/Reuters)

Matt McFarland is the editor of Innovations. He's always looking for the next big thing. You can find him on Twitter and Facebook.
 
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