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Traditional boats of the world

Original, well-researched articles in English — with versions in Portuguese and Spanish via the language button. Written by Marcos Vieira.

Traditional dhow with lateen sail on the Indian Ocean

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Traditional Boats of the World: Dhows, Junks, Gondolas and the Craft That Carried CulturesFrom Arabian dhows to Chinese junks, Venetian gondolas to Pacific outriggers: the world's traditional boats and what each design says about its waters.

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