Dhow Ships
Definition
Dhow ships are traditional sailing vessels with one or more masts, typically used in the Red Sea and Indian Ocean region. They have a long history and were instrumental in trade.
Related terms
Galleon: A large multi-decked sailing ship used primarily by European states from the 16th to 18th centuries.
Junk Ship: Ancient Chinese sailing ship design still in use today. Junks were used as seagoing vessels as early as the 2nd century AD.
Caravel Ship: A small, fast Spanish or Portuguese sailing ship of the 15th–17th centuries.
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