Tahitian Tipairua

by Bob Comet
Member 12-Aug-1994 to 12-Dec-2010

Build Type: Scratch

Country: French Polynesia

Era: 1700-1815

Length Range: 040-80 feet (12-24m)

Model Material: Wood

Model Type: Static→ Diorama

Propulsion Type: Impeller→ Sail

Scale: 1:48 (1/4″ = 1′)

Subject Type: Vessel→ Utility / Transportation

About the Vessel

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

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