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The video discusses the history of wood decks on ships, evolving from traditional wood to steel with wooden top layers. Plank owners, crew members from a ship's commissioning crew, are entitled to a piece of wood from the ship's deck. The battleship New Jersey, with multiple commissionings and decommissionings, has four sets of plank holders. The tradition of giving pieces of deck to plank owners dates back to when ships required deck replacements every 20 years. Interested individuals can purchase original teak pieces from the battleship New Jersey in various sizes through a store link provided in the video. Subscribers are encouraged to support the museum for future content.
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In this segment of the video, the curator discusses the history of wood decks on ships. Traditional ships had wood decks that evolved into steel with wooden top layers for better traction and insulation. The curator explains the transition to modern ships using insulation and non-skid coatings on steel decks. Plank owners are individuals who were part of a ship’s commissioning crew and are entitled to a piece of wood from the ship’s deck when it is scrapped. The battleship New Jersey has four sets of plank holders due to being commissioned and decommissioned multiple times. This tradition dates back to when ships required deck replacements every 20 years, unlike modern ships with steel decks.
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In this part of the video, it is explained that wood from scrap ships is stored for potential use if people request planks. Planks are typically four inches wide and eight feet long, with individuals not entitled to a full plank unless it’s for special occasions. Plank holders from different commissions, like Vietnam or World War II, may receive pieces as mementos. The misconception that planks have names written on them is clarified, and original plank holders’ identities are often unknown due to sanding and painting over the planks. Interested individuals can purchase original teak pieces from the battleship New Jersey in various sizes through the provided store link. Additionally, viewers are encouraged to support the museum and subscribe for future content.