Oniro; Passenger vessel; Canoe, outrigger

Stand for model of an outrigger canoe from Kiritimati (Christmas) Island (Republic of Kiribati, Pacific Ocean). Hardwood hull, with brass fittings. Gunter rigged fore and mizzen masts, with cotton sails. Plaque inscribed "ONIRO". Equipped with two oars and a pennant.

Object Details

ID: AAE0050.2
Type: Full hull model; Rigged model; Sails set; Stand
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Unknown
Date made: Unknown
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 51 mm x 164 mm x 93 mm
Parts: Oniro; Passenger vessel; Canoe; Outrigger canoe (Full hull model; Rigged model; Sails set)
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