Sambuk

A Sambuk, Sanbuk or Sambuq (Arabic: سنبوك‎) is a type of dhow, a traditional wooden Arabic sailing vessel. It has a characteristic keel design, with a sharp curve right below the top of the prow. Formerly Sambuks had ornate carvings.[1]

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History

The Sambuk was used along the coasts of the Arabian Peninsula, especially in Southern Arabia, like Saham and Sur in Oman, where it was formerly used in pearl fishing[2], as well as in the Yemeni coast of the Red Sea. It is the largest type of Dhow seen in the Persian Gulf today.

Usually a Sambuk had one or two masts[3] with lateen sails,[4] but nowadays most are motorized.[5] It has been one of the most successful dhows in history.[6]

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References

  1. ^ Dhows of the Arabian Gulf - a brief introduction
  2. ^ The Traditional Dhow
  3. ^ Traditional Arab sailing ships
  4. ^ Sambuk - World sailing Ships
  5. ^ Picture of a motorized Sambuk
  6. ^ Oman, a Seafaring Nation, Ministry of Information, Oman 1979

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