Sambuk

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A sanbuk in Aden in 1936
Al Fahidi Fort
, UAE

Sanbuk (ultimately from

Arabic as Sanbūk (سنبوك), Sanbūq (سنبوق) and Ṣunbūq (صنبوق), is a type of dhow
, a traditional wooden sailing vessel. It has a characteristic keel design, with a sharp curve right below the top of the prow. Formerly sanbuks had ornate carvings.[2]

History

The exact origins of the dhow are lost to history. Most scholars believe that it originated in India from 600 BC to 600 AD, although there are some who claim that the sanbuk may be derived from the Portuguese caravel.[3][4] However, Portuguese caravels only appeared in the area in the late 15th century.

Sanbuks of different sizes were used along the coasts of the

pearl diving and fishing,[5] as well as in the Yemeni coast of the Red Sea
. The sanbuk is the largest type of dhow seen in the Persian Gulf today.

Usually a sanbuk had one or two masts

lateen sails,[7] but nowadays most are motorized.[8] It has been one of the most successful dhows in history.[9]

See also

References

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  2. ^ Dhows of the Persian Gulf – a brief introduction. agmgifts.co.uk
  3. ^ Taylor, James. "Traditional Arab sailing ships". The British-Yemeni Society. Archived from the original on 15 July 2012. Retrieved 6 September 2012.
  4. ^ Sanbuk – Robert's Model ships and boats
  5. ^ The Traditional Dhow. Omanet.om. Retrieved on 2013-09-02.
  6. ^ Traditional Arab sailing ships Archived 2012-07-15 at the Wayback Machine. Al-bab.com. Retrieved on 2013-09-02.
  7. ^ Sambuk – World sailing Ships. Sailhistory.com (2007-10-26). Retrieved on 2013-09-02.
  8. ^ Picture of a motorized Sambuk. Traveladventures.org. Retrieved on 2013-09-02.
  9. ^ Oman, a Seafaring Nation, Ministry of Information, Oman 1979

Further reading

  • Clifford W. Hawkins, The dhow: an illustrated history of the dhow and its world.

External links

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