Outrigger Collection

Hot air balloon over the Temples of Bagan at dawn, Myanmar, November 2012

Hawaiians in the mid-1800s
Diamond Head and Waikiki in the Hawaiian Islands, 1870s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Papua, New Guinea, native village
Native village on Humboldt Bay, Papua, New Guinea, 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Sailing ships in the Spice Islands
Volcano on Tidore in the Moluccas, seen from the neighboring island of Ternate, 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Outrigger fishing boat on Negombo Beach at sunrise, Sri Lanka, Asia

ABEL TASMAN (1603?-1659). Abel Janszoon Tasman. Dutch navigator and explorer. Ships of Tasmans exploring expedition (right) and Polynesian outrigger canoes near the shore of one of the Fiji Islands

South coast, near Galle, Sri Lanka, Indian Ocean, Asia

Outrigger canoe of Easter Island (Rapa Nui). Illustration by Blondela from Jean Francois Laperouses Voyage. Copperplate engraving by Dell Acqua handcoloured Lazaretti from Giovanni Battista Sonzognos

Island of Coron, Calamian archipelago, Palawan, Philippines, Southeast Asia, Asia

Otrigger bangka boat at Diniwid Beach, Boracay Island, Aklan Province, Western Visayas, Philippines

Natives of the Admiralty Islands fishing and sailing, Papua New Guinea. Handcoloured copperplate engraved by Sasso
FLO4624417 Natives of the Admiralty Islands fishing and sailing, Papua New Guinea. Handcoloured copperplate engraved by Sasso from Giulio Ferrario's Ancient

Tagalog people on a boat in front of Puerto de Cavite, Spanish port in Manila Bay, Philippines
FLO4624322 Tagalog people on a boat in front of Puerto de Cavite, Spanish port in Manila Bay, Philippines. Copied from a painting by Duche de Vancy and J.M. Moreau le Jeune in La Perouse

A Micronesian proa, aka prau, perahu, and prahu from the Caroline Islands in the Pacific
3253026 A Micronesian proa, aka prau, perahu, and prahu from the Caroline Islands in the Pacific; (add.info.: A Micronesian proa, aka prau, perahu, and prahu from the Caroline Islands in the Pacific)

A Gayyou, 1850
3330723 A Gayyou, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving of a Gayyou an Annamese narrow flat-bottomed boat with an outrigger and two or three masts with square sails or lugsails)

Traditional Bangka boats docked on on the shore of Taal Lake on Taal Volcano Island, Talisay, Batangas Province, Philippines

Bangka outrigger boat at sunrise on White Beach, Boracay Island, Aklan Province, Western Visayas, Philippines

Small outrigger boat and mangrove trees (Rhizophora mangle) on CYC Island, Coron, Palawan, Philippines

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Nacpan Beach, El Nido, Palawan, Mimaropa, Philippines, Southeast Asia, Asia

Asia, Indonesia, Spice Islands, Maluku, Ambon, Sapurua island, outrigger fishing boats on a turquoise sea

Traditional sail boats, Amed, Bali, Indonesia

Tanzania, Zanzibar, Unguja, Jambiani. A man sits on his boat near the shore

Over-under shot of Philippine outrigger boat in turquoise ocean water off the coast of Boracay Island, Aklan Province, Western Visayas, Philippines

Filipino outrigger fishing boat and dramatic karst landscape of Coron Island, Palawan, Philippines

Outrigger boats anchored at Matinloc Island on the Tapiutan Strait between Tapiutan Island and Matinloc Island, El Nido, Palawan, Philippines

Outrigger boat anchored at Talisay Beach, Tapiutan Island, El Nido, Palawan, Philippines

Outrigger boat passing Tapiutan Island, El Nido, Palawan, Philippines

Outrigger boats at sunset on Dolarog Beach, El Nido, Palawan, Philippines

Outrigger boat anchored at Twin Peaks Reef off the coast of Coron Island, Coron, Palawan, Philippines

Asia, South East Asia, Philippines, Palawan, outrigger boats moored in in front of forest-covered mountains in St Pauls Bay off Sabang beach at dawn

Asia, South East Asia, Philippines, Visayas, Cebu, tourists disembarking from an outrigger yacht floating in aquamarine water

Small boat anchored at low tide, Lala-o, San Juan beach, Siquijor Island, Central Visayas, Philippines

Fishing boat anchored at Paliton Beach, San Juan, Siquijor Island, Central Visayas, Philippines

Boat on Sanur beach at dawn, Bali, Indonesia

Tourists canoeing in la Digue, Seychelles, Africa

Outrigger boat at sunset on Dolarog Beach, El Nido, Palawan, Philippines

Boats anchored in Bacuit Bay and Cadlao Island at sunset seen from Caalan Beach, El Nido, Palawan, Philippines

Outrigger boats anchored at Dilumacad Island (Helicopter Island), El Nido, Palawan, Philippines

Surfing in an outrigger canoe, Waikiki Beach, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA. Date: circa 1910

View of Admiralty Islands, Papua New Guinea.. Handcolored lithograph from Friedrich Wilhelm Goedsche's Complete Gallery of Peoples in True Pictures, Meissen, circa 1835-1840

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Grounds and scenics of the new luxury St. Regis Resort in Bora Bora. Date: 09/02/2010

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Overwater bungalows of the Moana Beach Park Royal Hotel on the island of Bora Bora in the Society Islands of French Polynesia. Date: 11/06/2005

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Overwater bungalows at the Moana Beach Park Royal Hotel on the island of Bora Bora in the Society Islands of French Polynesia. Date: 11/06/2005

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Canoe, Bentota Beach, Sri Lanka Date: 07/04/2005

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Bali, Indonesia. Serangan is a popular port departure point for boats heading out to fish or for trips to the Gili islands. Date: 19/07/2007

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Indonesia, Bali. Outrigger boats, called jukungs, on beach. Date: 21/05/2009

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Indonesia, Bali. Sunrise on fishing boat and Sanur Beach with Mount Gunung Agung in distance. Date: 19/05/2006

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Madagascar, Island of Nosy Komba (next to Nosy Be) fishing village of Ampangoriana. Typical outrigger canoe on seashore. Date: 17/11/2007

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"Exploring the World: Outrigger Tales from Hawaii to Papua New Guinea" In the mid-1800s, Hawaiians embraced outriggers as a means of transportation and fishing, skillfully maneuvering through the Pacific waves. Meanwhile, in Myanmar's enchanting Bagan, a hot air balloon soared gracefully over ancient temples at dawn in November 2012. Traveling further east to Papua New Guinea, we find ourselves immersed in a native village where they are an integral part of their culture. These sturdy boats connect communities and provide sustenance amidst breathtaking coastal landscapes. Centuries earlier, Dutch navigator Abel Tasman embarked on his exploration expedition. His ships encountered Polynesian outrigger canoes near Fiji Islands - a fascinating encounter captured in a late 19th-century line engraving based on Tasman's original drawing from c1643. From Sri Lanka's Negombo Beach at sunrise to Easter Island's Rapa Nui with its unique outrigger canoe traditions, these vessels continue to shape lives across diverse shores. The South coast offers stunning vistas that showcase the beauty of outriggers against azure waters. Venturing into Southeast Asia, we discover Palawan's Coron Island and El Nido Bay - both adorned with vibrant outrigger boats dotting their pristine beaches. These picturesque scenes epitomize tropical paradise while highlighting the significance of these traditional watercrafts. Returning westward to Waikiki Beach in Honolulu, surfing enthusiasts ride waves atop modernized versions canoes. This fusion of tradition and contemporary sport showcases how this age-old vessel continues to evolve alongside our ever-changing world. Finally reaching Admiralty Islands off Papua New Guinea once again reminds us of the enduring legacy left by these remarkable boats throughout history. They have connected cultures and facilitated exploration for centuries - bridging gaps between distant lands and fostering understanding among people around the globe. Outriggers truly embody adventure on water.