Dubai Shahoof

Current boat name

Dubai Shahoof

Boat class

7478

Function

Fishing and Hunting

Type

Open boat

Length (m / ft)

6.83 / 22ft 5in

Beam (m / ft)

1.54 / 5ft 1in

Present use

Store

The Shahoof is found all along the coast of South-East Arabia and varies in length from fifteen to sixty feet. It is a fishing craft traditionally propelled by oar and lateen sail. It is less well adapted to power propulsion than other craft found in these waters, due to the unusual formation of the stern. The unique form of steering of the Shahoof is probably of purely Arab origin and it is interesting not only on account of the curious tiller, but also for the balanced rudder. Releasing the cord holding the rudder into it's groove immediately allows the rudder to float free, thus preventing being damaged by grounding. Being a beach boat there is no necessity for a rubbing strake, though a short length has been used to protect the planking from wear of the rope used for hauling in the fishing baskets. Fishes mainly with a beach seine for sardine and anchovy. Also known a a Shahuf This Shahoof was presented to the collection by the Dubai office of Gray, Mackenzie & Co. Ltd. (Dubai is one of the seven states which form the United Arab Stored at Eyemouth. The Shahoof is found all along the coast of South-East Arabia and varies in length from fifteen to sixty feet. It is a fishing craft traditionally propelled by oar and lateen sail. It is less well adapted to power propulsion than other craft found in these waters, due to the unusual formation of the stern. The unique form of steering of the Shahoof is probably of purely Arab origin and it is interesting not only on account of the curious tiller, but also for the balanced rudder. Releasing the cord holding the rudder into it's groove immediately allows the rudder to float free, thus preventing being damaged by grounding. Being a beach boat there is no necessity for a rubbing strake, though a short length has been used to protect the planking from wear of the rope used for hauling in the fishing baskets. Fishes mainly with a beach seine for sardine and anchovy. Also known a Shahoof, this boat was presented to the collection by the Dubai office of Gray, Mackenzie & Co. Ltd. (Dubai is one of the seven states which form the United Arab Emirates). The Shahoof was found all along the coast of South-East Arabia and varies in length from 5-20m. It is a fishing craft traditionally propelled by oar and lateen sail. GH Oct 2016