Thoni boat off Mumbai (1973)
Thoothukudi (formerly Tuticorin) Thoni boat Maria Alexshantha photographed in Mumbai (formerly Bombay) in 1973. My restoration and colorization of Cliff Hawkins´ image in the New Zealand Maritime Museum archive.
"A Thoni is a large wooden, three masted sailing vessel. Thonis are found all along the western and eastern coasts of India with variations and modifications to suit local marine conditions and trade requirements. Along the western coast and in the Persian Gulf the Thoni is called ‘dhow’; within Tamilnadu it is called ‘dingy’ in Cuddalore: In Thoothukudi it is called ‘Thoni’."
"Thoothukudi was declared a Minor Port in 1868. On 11 July 1974 it was declared a Major Port. The Thoni and its sailors played an important role in this upgradation and development. However this traditional industry and indigenous navigational skill have been neglected. The Thoni is an integral part of the history and culture of Thoothukudi. It was once the pride and backbone of the Pearl Fishery Coast . Therefore it needs to be nurtured and supported for posterity."
(Global Paravar)
Thoni boat off Mumbai (1973)
Thoothukudi (formerly Tuticorin) Thoni boat Maria Alexshantha photographed in Mumbai (formerly Bombay) in 1973. My restoration and colorization of Cliff Hawkins´ image in the New Zealand Maritime Museum archive.
"A Thoni is a large wooden, three masted sailing vessel. Thonis are found all along the western and eastern coasts of India with variations and modifications to suit local marine conditions and trade requirements. Along the western coast and in the Persian Gulf the Thoni is called ‘dhow’; within Tamilnadu it is called ‘dingy’ in Cuddalore: In Thoothukudi it is called ‘Thoni’."
"Thoothukudi was declared a Minor Port in 1868. On 11 July 1974 it was declared a Major Port. The Thoni and its sailors played an important role in this upgradation and development. However this traditional industry and indigenous navigational skill have been neglected. The Thoni is an integral part of the history and culture of Thoothukudi. It was once the pride and backbone of the Pearl Fishery Coast . Therefore it needs to be nurtured and supported for posterity."
(Global Paravar)