The Unbeatable Batteau Joe Calnan

[Rob Stevens]

The Unbeatable Batteau

BEFORE THE ADVENT OF MODERN CANALS AND SHIPS, THIS UNIQUE BOAT WAS IDEALLY SUITED FOR TRAVEL ON THE TURBULENT ST. LAWRENCE RIVER.

• Canada's History
• 1 Apr 2019
• By Joe Calnan

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[Worth Gretter]

Great story! I especially liked the reference to dories at the end. The shape that made bateaux suitable for the river rapids also made the dories stackable on the decks of fishing schooner, with the seats removed of course.