The task of picking oakum–unravelling old ropes–was a standard punishment in prisons, and also common work for those living in 19th century poorhouses. The loose fibers were used to plug the spaces between the planks in wooden sailing ships.
The task of picking oakum–unravelling old ropes–was a standard punishment in prisons, and also common work for those living in 19th century poorhouses. The loose fibers were used to plug the spaces between the planks in wooden sailing ships.
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