Like many boats throughout the Asian continent, boats were generally constructed from the trunk of a large tree scooped out at the center. At each end, and from one side of the trunk, pieces of bent wood were attached to a long spar resting in the water to provide stability. Like many boats throughout the Asian continent, boats were generally constructed from the trunk of a large tree scooped out at the center. At each end, and from one side of the trunk, pieces of bent wood were attached to a long spar resting in the water to provide stability. |
