Baurua Explained

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

See also

• List of multihulls
• Wa (watercraft)

Notes and References

1. 2843663. Canoes in the Gilbert Islands. Arthur. Grimble. 1 January 1924. The Journal of the Royal Anthropological Institute of Great Britain and Ireland. 54. 101–139. 10.2307/2843663.
2. Web site: Waka – canoes .
3. Web site: Oceania Voyaging Canoes.