Lancaran (ship)
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A lancaran or lanchara is a type of sailing ship used in Maritime Southeast Asia. Although similar in shape to Mediterranean galleys, the lancaran was the backbone of the regional fleet of the western
A galley or lancaran from Madura, 1601. Notice the balai (raised fighting platform), three forward-facing cetbang, and at least one cetbang located near the aft of the ship.
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Lantaka
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The lantaka, also known as the rentaka, was a type of bronze portable cannon or swivel gun, sometimes mounted on merchant vessels and warships in Maritime Southeast Asia. vessels from areas that are n
Two Malay rentaka
18th-century engraving of a Philippine karakoa, a lantaka can be seen mounted on the raised platform. A wheeled cannon is placed on the deck, facing forward.
Collection of Philippine lantaka in a European museum
A Moro brass lantaka from the Sulu Archipelago, Honolulu Museum of Art