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Hull Coatings - A Slippery Subject

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Home News and Resources News News 11 Aug, 2020 Hull Coatings - A Slippery Subject As far back as Roman times, lead sheathing was being used to protect ship hulls from biofouling. The practice was then revived in the 17th century, but copper sheathing was subsequently found to be more effective.

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