Gilbert and Ellice Islands Outrigger
Scale: Unknown. A full hull model of a single outrigger sailing canoe, from the Gilbert and Ellis Islands, now present-day Kiribati and Tuvalu, made entirely in wood with organic material fittings. The hull is carvel planked with sewn fibre fastenings. The single mast has three foot positions and a triangular woven fibre matting lug sail, with natural fibre rigging. Fittings and equipment includes a bailer and a single outrigger rigged to the port side.
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Object Details
ID: | AAE0073 |
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Collection: | Ship models |
Type: | Full hull model; Rigged model; Sails set; Plank-on-frame; Sewn model |
Display location: | Display - Pacific Encounters Gallery |
Credit: | Lent by His Majesty The King |
Measurements: | Overall: 700 mm x 900 mm x 525 mm |
Parts: | Gilbert and Ellice Islands Outrigger |