ABSTRACT

This article documents master logboat-builder Alalae Mohamed’s construction of a ngalawa fishing vessel in Bagamoyo, Tanzania. The ngalawa is an extended logboat with double outrigger and lateen sail used by low-income, artisanal fishers. It is the most common marine vessel type of the East African coast. This article follows the construction process from Alalae’s selection and the felling of the tree(s) to the launching of the vessel. It outlines the tools and materials used, details the sequence he followed, and presents his choices and considerations made along the way. It is accompanied by a documentary film recording the construction process, a 3D digital model of the vessel and detailed construction drawings.

摘要

本文记录了木船建造大师 Alalae Mohamed 在坦桑尼亚巴加莫约建造的ngalawa渔船。ngalawa是一艘加长的木船，带有双支腿和晚帆，供低收入的手工渔民使用。它是东非海岸最常见的船舶类型。本文介绍了从 Alalae 的选择和砍伐树木到船只下水的建造过程。它概述了使用的工具和材料，详细说明了他遵循的顺序，并介绍了他在此过程中所做的选择和考虑。它附有记录建造过程的纪录片、船只的 3D 数字模型和详细的建造图纸。