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Tahitian Tipairua

Model of a Tahitian Tipairua - High-angle view, port side

by Bob Comet

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  • Build type: [Scratch]
  • Material: [Wood]
  • Scale: [1:48 (1/4" = 1')]
  • Subject Type: [Utility / Transportation]
  • Era: [1700-1815]
  • Nationality: [French Polynesia]
  • Propulsion: [Sail]

About the Vessel

Tipairua were large Tahitian sailing canoes, often used for open-ocean voyages.

Model Images

  • Model of a Tahitian Tipairua - High-angle view, port bow
    High-angle view, port bow
  • Model of a Tahitian Tipairua - Low-angle view, port quarter
    Low-angle view, port quarter
  • Model of a Tahitian Tipairua - High-angle view, port side
    High-angle view, port side
  • Model of a Tahitian Tipairua - High-angle view, starboard quarter
    High-angle view, starboard quarter

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