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CALÃO

Post by aukepalmhof » Sun Sep 27, 2015 8:38 pm

“calão”; A fishing boat used on the coast of the Algarve and also used to transport the fish too markets. Length between 7.5 – 12m.
Not much sheer, with a round bow which was open, oval stern and an outside rudder with tiller.
At least three rowing benches for the 6 rowers, three on each side.
One mast which carried a triangle sail.
Characterized by a painted eye (oculi) on the bow.
Crew 10 – 12 men.

Portugal 2015 0.72 Euro, sg?, scott?
Source: Internet.
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