Baurua

The baurua was a traditional sailing proa of the Gilbert Islands.[1] They are considered to have been the most sophisticated of Austronesian sailing vessels.[2] A 100-foot baurua was built in 1939.[3]

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References

  1. ↑ http://www.jstor.org/discover/10.2307/2843663?sid=21105052753771&uid=4&uid=3739560&uid=3739256&uid=2
  2. ↑ http://www.teara.govt.nz/en/canoe-navigation/page-1
  3. ↑ http://www.janesoceania.com/oceania_voyaging/index.htm


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