Bokkura Explained

A bokkura (Dhivehi: ބޮއްކުރާ) is the smallest type of boat commonly used in Maldives. It has slight similarities to a dhoni, but is smaller in size, holding just two or three individuals,[1] and without lateen sails. A bokkura usually has a set of oars, and was traditionally used for fishing near reefs or to commute between the shore and anchored fishing or trading vessels[2] especially before there were any jetties on the Maldives.[3]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Exploitation of Reef Resources. Food and Agriculture Organization. 12 March 2010.
  2. [Xavier Romero-Frias]
  3. Web site: visittomaldives . Bokkura (small traditional vessel of Maldives) | Visit to Maldives . Visittomaldives.wordpress.com . 2013-08-21.