The sampan:

The word "sampan" literally means "three planks" in Cantonese, from the words sam (三, three) and pan (板, plank). This refers to the hull design, which consists of a flat bottom (made from one plank) joined to two sides (the other two planks). The design closely resembles Western hard chine boats like the scow or punt.

Sampans may be propelled by poles, oars (particularly a single, long oar called a yuloh) or may be fitted with outboard motors.

Sampans are still in use by rural residents of Southeast Asia, particularly Malaysia, Indonesia, Bangladesh, and Vietnam. (Wikipedia)

Posted by Vu Pham in Vietnam on 2009-05-10 19:57:26

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