Ships and Boats of the Islanders.

In the days of Princess Ranao and Mindayen, the adventures focus on inter islands settings. That's why most of their travels are done with boats and ships.

The islanders revert back in using ships, pirogues and canoes utilized from the ancient times.

Balanghai (or Balangay or Barrangay): Large boats used for inter-island travels and about 10 meters in length. Accounts said that back in the 16th century, Manila was doing barter trades with China. And people from Manila regularly sent traders in these boats.

Baroto (or Banca): a canoe carved out of a single piece of wood called “Lawaan”- A strong hard wood. Used for near-shore fishing.

Birok (or Biroko): a high raised, cargo-carrying boat that requires oars instead of paddles.

Caracoa: Largest of the plank-built boats. These are basically warships used on raiding expeditions called “mangayaw.”

Joanga: The largest warships, said to carry 300 warriors on its voyages.

Vinta (or Lepa-Lepa): Sleek, outrigger canoes used by “Badjao” sea gypsies and pearl divers. These boats had colorful sails that invoke romance and adventure.

Saphit: A large houseboat or cargo-carrier used for crossing the high seas.

Kumpit: Modern day motorized boats used by pirates and smugglers.

Parao (Indonesian): Another modern day fishing boat that use “Volvo” engine.