Before revision: The industry was associated with the maintenance of the wooden ships and sailing tackle of pre-20th century navies, which were caulked and waterproofed using the pitch (a product made with tar) of the pine tree.Earley, p. 87
After revision: naval storesToday these pine compounds are used to manufacture soap, paint, varnish, shoe polish, lubricants, linoleum, and roofing materials.The industry was associated with the maintenance of the wooden ships and sailing tackle of pre-20th century navies, which were caulked and waterproofed using the pitch (a product made with tar) of the pine tree.Earley, p. 87