Key details
- Current boat name
- Vietnamese Coracle
- Boat class
- 6957
- Function
- Type
- Basket
Dimensions and specifications
- Length (m / ft)
- 1.92 / 6ft 3in
- Beam (m / ft)
- 1.38 / 4ft 6in
Design and build
- Place of build
- Vietnam
Current status
- Present use
- NK
History
Sold at Auction 26 Jul 17 Vietnamese fishing coracle. These Coracles are used as tenders to larger boats or as fishing boats in their own right.
The use of woven bamboo in Vietnam extends beyond this simple craft to larger boats. It is to be found forming the bottom of planked craft up to eight metres long and is replaced in its entirety when worn out.
Circular basket weave Coracle in very good condition. Clean and Display GH 27 Nov 16