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    Barrel boats - Sado Island

    The taraibune or Barrel Boats on Sado Island have got to be some of the strangest forms of boat I have ever seen. Made by Japanese coopers, these strange little boats were really quite barrel like in shape and construction. These were primarily used by the women on the island to gather shellfish close to shore.

    They are now used to ferry tourists around part of the harbour by women dressed in traditional fishing costumes.

    Barrel boats - Sado Island

    Sado Island lies off the western coast of Japan, at least a 90 minute trip by fast ferry. It is still very much a place where fishing and agriculture are a way of life.

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    Re: Barrel boats - Sado Island

    Nicely captured.

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    Re: Barrel boats - Sado Island

    Very interesting form of transportation , thanks for sharing

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    Re: Barrel boats - Sado Island

    Great image Manfred, really enjoying the photo's from your trip

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    Re: Barrel boats - Sado Island

    Manfred,
    Very interesting boats.
    I'd suggest cropping out the dock at the top as it distracts and adds nothing to the photo.
    Robert

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    Re: Barrel boats - Sado Island

    Quote Originally Posted by RBSinTo View Post
    Manfred,
    Very interesting boats.
    I'd suggest cropping out the dock at the top as it distracts and adds nothing to the photo.
    Robert
    Tried that and didn't like it as there is no context as to where the boats are.

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    Re: Barrel boats - Sado Island

    No...I like better in the original...nice shot and the explanation that came with it, Manfred...really enjoying your trip images...

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    Re: Barrel boats - Sado Island

    Excellent shot Manfred, great colours and interesting narative.

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    Re: Barrel boats - Sado Island

    Nice image... Are these boats for hire as a tourist event?

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    Re: Barrel boats - Sado Island

    Quote Originally Posted by rpcrowe View Post
    Nice image... Are these boats for hire as a tourist event?
    Yes, although these were traditionally used by women to gather shellfish close to shore.

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    Re: Barrel boats - Sado Island

    Those are pretty crazy. Nicely captured.

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    Re: Barrel boats - Sado Island

    Never heard of anything like this. I wonder what the shape of the boat provides that the typical shape doesn't. Perhaps more stability when leaning over the side?

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    Re: Barrel boats - Sado Island

    Quote Originally Posted by Mike Buckley View Post
    Never heard of anything like this. I wonder what the shape of the boat provides that the typical shape doesn't. Perhaps more stability when leaning over the side?
    The boats were made by the local coopers, so that explains the shape. They were used close to shore only, so I suspect that stability was not a prime consideration.

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    Re: Barrel boats - Sado Island

    Very interesting mode of transport. Nicely done, Manfred.

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