The Aberdeen Sampan
My understanding is that sampans are small flat bottomed wooden boats used in Asia for transportation or for fishing near the coast or on rivers, and they don't all look like the one seen here. In Aberdeen, the sampans are typically fitted with old tires all around to protect them from being damaged in collisions. Sampans don't all have motors – most are propelled wit oars, sail or poles – but the ones we saw in Aberdeen all seemed to be motorised.
The Aberdeen Sampan
My understanding is that sampans are small flat bottomed wooden boats used in Asia for transportation or for fishing near the coast or on rivers, and they don't all look like the one seen here. In Aberdeen, the sampans are typically fitted with old tires all around to protect them from being damaged in collisions. Sampans don't all have motors – most are propelled wit oars, sail or poles – but the ones we saw in Aberdeen all seemed to be motorised.