SALISIPAN
Posted: Wed Jul 21, 2021 9:10 pm
The “salisipan” of south Philippines is a fast and light canoe-like vessel that was popular for coastal raids, usually working in association with the “panco”. Plank extended dugout hull with the planks doweled on and lashed with rattan. Steep floors; sharp ends; the bow sometimes had a carved ram-like projection; stern sheer swept up, also with a ram. Might have outriggers. Some had a palm wash strake along each side. Quarter rudder. Mainly rowed; some standing oarsmen worked against an oarfork, others rowed seated.
A quadrangular sail might be hung from a single mast.
Reported lengths 9 – 10.6m.
Source: Aak to Zumbra, a dictionary of the World’s Watercraft.
“Salisipan” is long and narrow war canoes, with or without outriggers, of the Iranun and Banguingui people of the Philippines. They were mainly used for piracy and for raids on coastal areas. “Salisipan” resembles a long and narrow bangka that sit low on the water. They are propelled by rowers, steered by an oar at the stern, and are light enough to be hauled ashore. They are typically equipped with woven shields of nipa that could be propped along the sides to protect the rowers against arrows. They are sometimes also known by the more general terms vinta, baroto, or kakap. “Salisipan” are auxiliary vessels that accompany larger motherships like pangajava, garay, and lanong. Their presence was usually indicative of a larger raiding fleet nearby.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salisipan
Philippines 2021 12p sg?, Scott?
A quadrangular sail might be hung from a single mast.
Reported lengths 9 – 10.6m.
Source: Aak to Zumbra, a dictionary of the World’s Watercraft.
“Salisipan” is long and narrow war canoes, with or without outriggers, of the Iranun and Banguingui people of the Philippines. They were mainly used for piracy and for raids on coastal areas. “Salisipan” resembles a long and narrow bangka that sit low on the water. They are propelled by rowers, steered by an oar at the stern, and are light enough to be hauled ashore. They are typically equipped with woven shields of nipa that could be propped along the sides to protect the rowers against arrows. They are sometimes also known by the more general terms vinta, baroto, or kakap. “Salisipan” are auxiliary vessels that accompany larger motherships like pangajava, garay, and lanong. Their presence was usually indicative of a larger raiding fleet nearby.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salisipan
Philippines 2021 12p sg?, Scott?