Broad crescentic hull with a rounded bottom and a pronounced keel. The keel does not appear to be formed by a single seamless line but rather consists of two parts: one concave section running from the bow projection (A) to line X, and another that curves upwards normally up to point A'. Following the sheer on either side of the hull below the gunwale is a pair of parallel molded wales that join at the stems. These could have functioned either to strengthen the construction or to protect the hull against damage while docking at a quay. There is a bulwark (L) formed by two horizontal parallel planks fastened upon vertical frames that project separately above the hull. The lower plank is on the outside of the frames, while the upper one is on the inside. The stempost has a slightly downward pointing bow projection above which it rises vertically, with catheads at the bow for the anchor. The stern has a semicicular gallery protected by a rail supported by short vertical stanchions. There is a cross-beam between the bulwark and the stern pulpit, placed on top of the gunwale and projecting on either side of the hull (B3). Below the cross-beam inside the hull there is a small thwart. There is another short cross-beam or thwart aft of the stempost (B1). Immediately aft of this bow thwart inside the hull there is a mast-socket. Sitting on the stern pulpit with his back against the rail is a male figure, his arms extended over the cross-beam and resting on the gunwale. The legs are indicated by dark painted stripes across the thwart. A big oval eye and eyebrow are also painted. The figure likely represents the helmsman. Basch argues that line A should be interpreted as the ship's water line.

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