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The Single Canoe, or Flying proa of the Friendly Islands, with its out-rigger.

Forbes and Clark Collections Visualizing Maritime History Project

Engraving of a a single vessel (canoe) provided with an outrigger, in which a stick of timber about the length of the canoe is placed parallel with it. Into the upper part of the log small but strong sticks are placed vertically and close together. Over them and the side of the canoe is a bamboo platform.

vessel type depiction
1800-01-02
PERMANENT COLLECTION
Hart Nautical
Hall
ink; paper
8 in x 9 in
England: London