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Lela (cannon)
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Lela or lila is a type of Malay cannon, used widely in the Nusantara archipelago. They are similar to a lantaka but longer and had larger bore. Lela can be configured as swivel gun, fixed gun, or moun
19th century lela from Pahang. This specimen has two dolphins and a cagak (swivel yoke).
19th century lela from Pahang. This specimen has two dolphins and a cagak (swivel yoke).
Meriam naga or lela naga (dragon-head lela), from 1667. 172 cm (68 in) long with diameter of 22 cm (8.7 in), 150.6 kg (332 lb) in weight. Captured dur
Meriam naga or lela naga (dragon-head lela), from 1667. 172 cm (68 in) long with diameter of 22 cm (8.7 in), 150.6 kg (332 lb) in weight. Captured during the Jambi expedition, August 1858.
Worn out, heavier lela, at Sanggau, West Kalimantan, Indonesia.
Worn out, heavier lela, at Sanggau, West Kalimantan, Indonesia.
A drawing of a floating water castle (kotta mara) from Hachelijke reys-togt van Jacob Jansz de Roy.
A drawing of a floating water castle (kotta mara) from Hachelijke reys-togt van Jacob Jansz de Roy.
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 ne
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.
Ipanitika
Ipanitika
Wa'a kaulua
Wa'a kaulua
Paraw
Paraw