E KUO Nauru traditional canoe
Posted: Sun Sep 08, 2019 9:21 pm
E kuo single outrigger paddling canoe used in Nauru and western Pacific.
Nauru Island lying to the west of the Kiribati Islands, the “E Kuo” is a family and fishing canoe. U shaped keel piece curves up slightly at the ends; terminating in a vertical cutwater. Strakes in multiple pieces, sewn on to form a wide “V” in cross section; thin, solid end pieces, washstrakes have slight tumble home. Short end decks; horn-like bitt projects from each deck. Long, slender outrigger float connects to two thin booms that piece the washstrake; each boom joined to the float by a forked stick and supplemental bracing; a medial boom crosses to but does not attach to the float; unit strengthened by light stringers.
Capacity to ca. 8 people.
Reported lengths 3 – 6m.e.g. length 5.4m, beam 0.66m, depth 0.4m.
Aak to Zumbra a dictionary of the World’s Watercraft.
Nauru 1954 6p sg 52, scott 43. 1981 20c sg 239, scott? 1985 50c sg 326, scott?
Nauru 1995 75c sg 432, scott 417
Nauru Island lying to the west of the Kiribati Islands, the “E Kuo” is a family and fishing canoe. U shaped keel piece curves up slightly at the ends; terminating in a vertical cutwater. Strakes in multiple pieces, sewn on to form a wide “V” in cross section; thin, solid end pieces, washstrakes have slight tumble home. Short end decks; horn-like bitt projects from each deck. Long, slender outrigger float connects to two thin booms that piece the washstrake; each boom joined to the float by a forked stick and supplemental bracing; a medial boom crosses to but does not attach to the float; unit strengthened by light stringers.
Capacity to ca. 8 people.
Reported lengths 3 – 6m.e.g. length 5.4m, beam 0.66m, depth 0.4m.
Aak to Zumbra a dictionary of the World’s Watercraft.
Nauru 1954 6p sg 52, scott 43. 1981 20c sg 239, scott? 1985 50c sg 326, scott?
Nauru 1995 75c sg 432, scott 417