DOREY canoe
Posted: Sun Dec 20, 2020 8:24 pm
The vessel depict on this stamp issued by British Honduras in 1938 is a “dorey” of which
Aak to Zumbra gives:
Double-ended fishing canoe used in British Honduras/Belize. Stem and sternpost superimposed; fine run; round bottom. Small deck forward and aft. Wen sailing she is called a “creau”.
Crew of 1 -2.
Reported lengths 5 – 12.2m.
Source: Aak to Zumbra a dictionary of the World’s Watercraft.
British Honduras 1938 25c sg157, scott?
Aak to Zumbra gives:
Double-ended fishing canoe used in British Honduras/Belize. Stem and sternpost superimposed; fine run; round bottom. Small deck forward and aft. Wen sailing she is called a “creau”.
Crew of 1 -2.
Reported lengths 5 – 12.2m.
Source: Aak to Zumbra a dictionary of the World’s Watercraft.
British Honduras 1938 25c sg157, scott?