Before that, he needed to transport some finished wood up the mountain, including the main mast from the ship, some planks, and short keels.
The wood on the ship was painted, treated to prevent decay.
Before being installed on the ship, this wood had been air-dried, making it resistant to rotting, with a long lifespan, and reliable for load-bearing pillars.
Though there was an abundance of wood on the island, it wasn't suitable for direct use.
Wet wood has a high moisture content, easily susceptible to insect and fungal attacks during storage, and is more likely to crack and deform, affecting its lifespan and structural strength.
Moreover, wet wood is much heavier than dry wood, making it inconvenient to transport.
