In addition, Bodega had "Columbia Rediviva" repaired by the Spanish caulkers, blacksmiths, and carpenters. Hull's report to Dickerson shows the black caulkers did not strike. Caulkers, carpenters, blacksmiths and other artisans worked inside it. Through historical intermarriages, some Tuckers are related to the Caulkers, Rogerses, and Clevelands of today. Both vessels heavily leaked; thus Krusenstern hired eight caulkers, who worked for six days. Welders, caulkers, platers, burners, joiners, engineers, electricians. Those who carried out this work were known as caulkers. Doerr, in public speeches, called the proposal "cash for caulkers". The Caulkers originate from Bonthe District in Southern Sierra Leone.