Wooden Boats Collection

Traditional rowing boats at Lake Titsee, Black Forest, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany

Zeesen boats in the port of Althagen, Mecklenburg-West Pomerania, North Germany, Germany

Zeesenboote in the Bodden harbour of Born am Darss, Mecklenburg-West Pomerania, Northern Germany, Germany

Cantiere Nautico Tagliapietra, Venice shipyard for traditional wooden boats, Venice, Italy, Europe

Essaouira, Morocco, Seagulls swam over a boat and a cat

A view over makuti thatched roofs to the estuary that divides Lamu Island from uninhabited Manda Island, which has no permanent source of sweet groundwater

Boat On Shore, Keswick, Cumbria, England

Fishing Boats On The Water

Wooden Boats

Wooden boats on Strbske Pleso lake in the Tatra Mountains of Slovakia, Europe. Autumn

Off-loading cargo from dhows from Zanzibar at dawn

Early morning activity off Bagamoyo

The busy harbour at Bagamoyo at dawn where fishermen land their catches and motorised dhows from Zanzibar off-load merchandise

Fishermen bring home their catch at mid-day on the coconut palm-fringed Msambweni beach, south of Mombasa

Luo fishing boats leave the eastern lakeshore of Lake Victoria in the early morning to fish for tilapia and nile perch

The waterfront of the sheltered, natural harbour of Lamu Island. Situated 150 miles north-northeast of Mombasa, Lamu town dates from the 15th century AD

Fishermen set out at daybreak in their traditional wooden craft, called in Ki-Swahili mashua, to fish beyond the coral reef, which lies less than half a mile offshore

Fisherman Boats At Lakeside, Lake Titicaca, Puno, Peru, South America
Titicaca or Titiqaqa is a large, deep lake in the Andes on the border of Peru and Bolivia. By volume of water, it is the largest lake in South America and also the highest navigable lake in the world

Nyhavn (New Harbour), Canal and Entertainment District in Copenhagen, Denmark
Nyhavn iis a 17th-century waterfront, canal and entertainment district in Copenhagen, Denmark. Stretching from Kongens Nytorv to the harbour front just south of the Royal Playhouse

Canoes by the Manakara River, part of the Pangalanes Canal system, Manakara, Madagascar, Indian Ocean, Africa

Fishing boats in the habour of Nouadhibou, Mauritania, Africa

Fishing boats on the island of Rodrigues, Mauritius, Indian Ocean, Africa

Fishing boats in the coastal city of Essaouira, Morocco, North Africa, Africa

The old harbor of Moroni, Grand Comore, Comoros, Indian Ocean, Africa

Fishing boat lying on a beautiful beach near Diego Suarez (Antsiranana), Madagascar, Indian Ocean, Africa

Long tail boats on Hat Rai Leh West Beach, Railay (Rai Leh), Krabi Province, Thailand, Southeast Asia, Asia

Row boats at coast, San Vincente, Mindelo, Cape Verde Islands, Atlantic, Africa

Wooden fishing boats at the beach, Ponta do Sol, San Antao, Cape Verde Islands, Africa

Blue boats in fishing port outside fortified town walls on west coast, Essaouira, Morocco, North Africa, Africa

Bab El Marsa gateway entrance gate through walls of 18th century fortified town, Essaouira, formerly Mogador, Morocco, North Africa, Africa

Small wooden fishing boats on seafront with white buildings of the Medina beyond, Essaouira, formerly Mogador, Morocco, North Africa, Africa

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Wooden boats have a timeless charm that transcends borders and cultures. From the tranquil waters of Myanmar's Burma to the picturesque Strbske Pleso lake in Slovakia's Tatra Mountains, these vessels are a testament to human ingenuity and craftsmanship. In the autumnal beauty of Europe, traditional rowing boats grace Lake Titsee in Germany's Black Forest, while Zeesen boats dot the ports of Althagen and Born am Darss in Mecklenburg-West Pomerania. In Venice, Italy, Cantiere Nautico Tagliapietra shipyard preserves the artistry of building traditional wooden boats. These sturdy vessels also find their place in Essaouira, Morocco, where seagulls gracefully soar above them as they glide through azure waters alongside curious cats. The view from makuti thatched roofs reveals an estuary teeming with life and adventure. Whether it is for fishing or leisurely exploration, wooden boats hold a special allure for those who appreciate their elegance and connection to nature. They embody tradition while embracing modernity—a harmonious blend that captivates onlookers worldwide. In Germany's Bodden harbors or on lakeshores across Europe, these wooden wonders stand as reminders of our rich maritime heritage. Each boat tells its own story—of hard work by skilled hands and journeys embarked upon with hope and determination. So next time you encounter a wooden boat gently swaying on calm waters or braving turbulent seas, take a moment to admire its graceful lines and imagine the tales it could tell if only it could speak. These remarkable vessels are not just means of transportation; they are floating works of art that connect us all through their enduring beauty.