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Karakoa were large outrigger warships from the Philippines. They were used by native Filipinos, notably the Kapampangans and the Visayans, during seasonal sea raids. Karakoa were distinct from other traditional Philippine sailing vessels in that they were equipped with platforms for transporting warriors and for fighting at sea. During peacetime, they were also used as trading ships. Large karakoa, which could carry hundreds of rowers and warriors, were known as joangas (also spelled juangas) by the Spanish.

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  • Karakoa were large outrigger warships from the Philippines. They were used by native Filipinos, notably the Kapampangans and the Visayans, during seasonal sea raids. Karakoa were distinct from other traditional Philippine sailing vessels in that they were equipped with platforms for transporting warriors and for fighting at sea. During peacetime, they were also used as trading ships. Large karakoa, which could carry hundreds of rowers and warriors, were known as joangas (also spelled juangas) by the Spanish. Panday Piray of Pampanga, Philippines was also known for forging heavy bronze lantaka to be mounted on Lakan's (Naval Chief/Commander) ships called 'caracoas' doing battle against the Spanish invaders and cannons were also commissioned by Rajah Sulayman for the fortification of Maynila. By the end of the 16th century, the Spanish denounced karakoa ship-building and its usage. It later led to a total ban of the ship and the traditions assigned to it. In recent years, the revitalization of karakoa ship-building and its usage are being pushed by some scholars from Pampanga. (en)
  • Karakoa atau caracoa adalah kapal perang bercadik besar dari Filipina. Mereka digunakan oleh orang Filipina asli, tertutama orang Kampangan dan Bisaya, selama penyerangan laut musiman. Karakoa berbeda dari perahu tradisional Filipina lainnya karena mereka memiliki panggung untuk membawa tentara dan untuk bertarung di laut. Selama masa damai, mereka juga digunakan sebagai kapal dagang. Karakoa besar, yang bisa membawa ratusan pendayung dan petarung, dikenal sebagai joanga (juga dieja juanga) oleh orang Spanyol. Panday Piray dari Pampanga, Filipina juga dikenal karena menempa lantaka berat dari perunggu untuk dipasang di kapal Lakan (Kepala / Komandan Angkatan Laut) yang disebut 'caracoas' melakukan pertempuran melawan penjajah Spanyol dan meriam juga dipesan oleh Rajah Sulayman untuk benteng Maynila. Pada akhir abad ke-16, Spanyol mengecam pembuatan kapal karakoa dan penggunaannya. Ini kemudian menyebabkan larangan total terhadap kapal dan tradisi yang berhubungan padanya. Dalam beberapa tahun terakhir, revitalisasi pembangunan kapal karakoa dan penggunaannya didorong oleh beberapa sarjana dari Pampanga. (in)
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  • "That care and attention, which govern their boat-building, cause their ships to sail like birds, while ours are like lead in this regard." (en)
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  • Karakoa were large outrigger warships from the Philippines. They were used by native Filipinos, notably the Kapampangans and the Visayans, during seasonal sea raids. Karakoa were distinct from other traditional Philippine sailing vessels in that they were equipped with platforms for transporting warriors and for fighting at sea. During peacetime, they were also used as trading ships. Large karakoa, which could carry hundreds of rowers and warriors, were known as joangas (also spelled juangas) by the Spanish. (en)
  • Karakoa atau caracoa adalah kapal perang bercadik besar dari Filipina. Mereka digunakan oleh orang Filipina asli, tertutama orang Kampangan dan Bisaya, selama penyerangan laut musiman. Karakoa berbeda dari perahu tradisional Filipina lainnya karena mereka memiliki panggung untuk membawa tentara dan untuk bertarung di laut. Selama masa damai, mereka juga digunakan sebagai kapal dagang. Karakoa besar, yang bisa membawa ratusan pendayung dan petarung, dikenal sebagai joanga (juga dieja juanga) oleh orang Spanyol. (in)
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