The Maori Canoe
Fig. 46 Interior of a Model Canoe of some Isle of the Pacific. Illustrating a peculiar stage in the evolution of the true ribbed built-up boat. This model is in the Dominion Museum, No. Fe.37, Solomon Islands, length 5 feet 8 inches
H. Hamilton, photo
The intention of the writer of this paper was to collect illustrations of the development of the built-up ribbed boat as exemplified in many parts of the Pacific; also of the development of the decked vessel, the cabin: with different forms of paddles, of prow projection, of methods of securing outrigger floats, &c. All this interesting comparative work has had to be abandoned owing to the long postponement of the preparation of illustrations.