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Proas

Scope note

Use for Indonesian vessels with a very large triangular, usually lateen, sail and a substantial loadbearing outrigger.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000232706

Broader Terms used

<fore-and-aft-rigged vessels>

Term used for

praos
praus
praws

Equivalent Terms used

proa

Created

13yrs ago

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