Decades Old & Falling Apart: The Sand Dredgers That Keep Going

A wooden boat equipped with large pumping machinery navigates through muddy river waters. The boat features a green hull with a distinctive traditional painted face at the bow, a blue painted cabin, and a rustic tin roof. Intricate hoses, pipes, and an exposed engine take up the central space of the vessel. Three men in worn clothing sit atop the metal roof, looking forward as the boat moves along the river, passing simple shoreline structures and lush green foliage in the background.