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TheNational Museum of Royal Barges is amuseum inBangkok,Thailand. It is on the northern rim of Bangkok Noi canal in theBangkok Noi District.
Royal barges from theRoyal Barge Procession are kept at the museum.
The museum was formerly adry dock for barges and warships under the care of theBureau of the Royal Household and theRoyal Thai Navy. The dock and barges sustained severe bombing damage during World War II, but in 1949 they were restored by theFine Arts Department as part of the Thai cultural heritage. Repairs were completed and the dock became the National Museum of Royal Barges in 1972.
There are 8 of 52 important royal barges displayed in this museum
| 1.Royal Barge Suphannahong | |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Gold, royal swan-shaped prow decorated with glass ornaments. |
| Dimensions | Length 46.15 meters; Width 3.17 meters; Hull depth 94 cm (37 in), draught of 41 cm |
| Power | Driving power of 3.5 meters per stroke |
| Crew | 50 oarsmen, 2 steersmen, 2 officers fore and aft, 1 standard bearer, 1 signalman, 1 chanter, 7 royalregalia bearers. |
| 2.Royal Barge Narai Song Suban HM Rama IX | |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Thefigurehead of Vishnu god mounted on a garuda holding on Naga (the legendary creature, appearance as great snake). Porthole for cannon beneath the Garuda. Decorated with golden lacquer and glass ornaments |
| Dimensions | Length 44.30 meters; Width 3.20 meters at the beam; Hull depth 1.10 cm |
| Crew | 50 oarsmen, 2 steersmen |
| 3.Royal Barge Anekkachatpuchong | |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Carved and gilded in pattern of small nagas. The hull is painted pink outside and red inside. |
| Dimensions | Length 45.67 meters; Width 2.91 meters; Hull depth 91 cm |
| Power | Driving power of 3.5 meters per stroke. |
| Crew | 60 oarsmen, 2 steersmen |
| 4.Royal Barge Anantanakkharat | |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Seven-headed nagas shape prow. Decorated with golden lacquer and glass ornaments. The hull is green outside and red inside. |
| Dimensions | Length 44.85 meters; Width 3.17 meters at the beam; Hull depth 94 cm |
| Power | Driving power of 3.02 meters per stroke |
| Crew | 54 oarsmen, 2 steersmen |
| 5. Ekachai Hern How Barge | |
|---|---|
| Appearance | The figurehead of Hera ( Naga-headed Dragons) decorated with golden lacquer. |
| Dimensions | Length 29.76 meters; Width 2.06 meters at the beam; Hull depth 60 cm |
| Power | Driving power of 3 meters per stroke |
| Crew | 38 oarsmen, 2 steersmen |
| 6. Krabi Prab Muang Marn Barge | |
|---|---|
| Appearance | The figurehead of uncrowned monkey warrior with white body of Hanuman. Decorated with golden lacquer and glass. |
| Dimension | Length 28.85 meters; Width 2.10 meters at the beam; Hull depth 56 cm |
| Power | Driving power of 2.6 meters per stroke |
| Crew | 36 oarsmen, 2 steersmen |
| 7. Asura Vayuphak Barge | |
|---|---|
| Appearance | The Figurehead of an ogre-faced bird. Face, hands and feet are indigo, the front is purple, and the back is green. The hull is black outside. |
| Dimensions | Length 31 meters; Width 2.03 meters at the beam; Hull depth 62 cm |
| Power | Driving power of 2.6 meters per stroke |
| Crew | 30 oarsmen, 2 steersmen |
| 8.Krut Hern Het Barge | |
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| Appearance | The prow features a garuda clutching a naga. The hull is red inside and black with floral designs in gold on the outside. |
| Dimensions | Length 28.58 meters; Width 2.10 meters at the beam; Hull depth 60 cm |
| Power | Driving power of 2.6 meters per stroke |
| Crew | 34 oarsmen, 2 steersmen |
2. History
2.1 Evidence of Royal Barge and royal Barge Procession2.2 Battle formations2.3 Ceremonial Processions
3. Bangkok Period Royal Barge Heritage3.1 Building process3.2 Description of the figureheads3.3 The royal barge procession3.4 Relevance to Thai art history
4. Royal Barge Narai Song Suban – Rama IX4.1 Detail of Royal Barge Narai Song Suban4.2 Building detail4.3 Royal ceremonies4.4 Initiation of the procession
5. Royal Barge Procession Chants5.1 The percussion instruments5.2 Meaning of the song
6. Royal Barge Suphannahong and the World Ship Prize.6.1 Full history of the Royal barge Suphannahong6.2 Art and craftsmanship6.3 Award
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