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27-May-2014 Dick Osseman

Istanbul Naval Museum May 2014 8332.jpg

Imperial caique belonging to the reign of Sultan Reşat (1909-1918), 7 pairs of oars. She is built with carvel planking and has a straight bow and fantail stern. There is crescent motif on the bow. Along the outer edging with robes, a band of poppies is ornamented in high relief. The figurehead of the caique is a pheasant which is placed symmetrically. On the stern there is the tuğra of Sultan Reşat. On the inner edging there is an ornament with floral patterns and stylized oysters. The oars are decorated with patterns inlaid with gold leaf. Length 15,20 m., width 2,40 m.

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