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27-May-2014 Dick Osseman

Istanbul Naval Museum May 2014 8321.jpg

Imperial caique belonging to the reign of Sultan Reşat (1909-1918), 10 pairs of oars.
She is built with carvel planking and has a straight bow and fantail stern. She was built in the Imperial Dockyard and used by Sultan Reşat during the 1909 ceremonies. On the outer edging there are ornaments in engraving and high relief. There is a figurehead in the shape of a bird with outstretched wings carrying a perl in its beak on the bow and the tuğra of Sultan Reşat on the stern. Length 17,46 m., width 2,42 m., height 2,20 m.

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