Pot of melting tar to seal boats

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On the harbour of Pucallpa, Peru boat builders were melting pots of tar. They then painted the seams on the boat to make a waterproof seal.

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Size: 4752px × 3168px
Location: Pucallpa, Peru
Photo credit: © keepics / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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