Kayak (Koryak)

[john sefton]

KAYAK. Alaskan type Eskimo Kayak type used on northern shores Sea of Okhotak and Siberian coastline of Bering Sea. L9' approx. Width inside cockpit 2'6". Dp1'. Skins of Bearded Seal are stretched over framework. Occupant sits on a bottom board and uses double bladed paddle for propelling the craft - Russia 1933 20k. SG626 (LB 5/81-165. EWA Vol 3. p11)