The National Library in the Abu Dhabi Authority for Culture and Heritage (ADACH) published a new book titled "Making Wooden Ships in the UAE" by Prof. Ali Mohammed Rashed.
The book is based on what was narrated by shipbuilders themselves or their children, and some books on the shipbuilding industry in some Arab Gulf countries where there are great similarities of making ships.
ADACH seeks through these publications to highlight the history with all customs, traditions and rich heritage of the country's forefathers, and submit it to the Arab reader with the highest level of scientific investigation and research accompanied by useful documents and photographs in the most beautiful print quality.
The new release aims to confirm the richness and diversity of the UAE's inherent heritage, including maritime heritage as archaeological findings indicated that the first inhabitants had used many of the marine resources in the region in addition to maritime lines in their journeys between Mesopotamia and the Gulf, Oman and India since the beginning of history and through the Islamic era.
"The UAE is maritime nation by excellence, not only because it has a coast that extends more than 800 kilometres and a large number of islands in the Arabian Gulf and the Arabian Sea, but also for possessing ancient traditions in sailing, navigation, shipbuilding, diving, fishing and maritime trade," said author Ali Mohammed Rashed.
"British records account the number of ships and sailors in the UAE from 1831 to 1907, which highlight the extent of the prosperity of the shipping industry at that stage and the diversity of ships manufactured to meet the needs of the population, help them to exercise their maritime activities and provide income for their families," said Rashed.
Rashed noted in his book that Asian and Arab ships were exceeding by far European vessels in design, construction and performance in the early fifteenth century. As time went by, types of ships multiplied and varied according to purpose and primary mission, particularly with the changing economic conditions in the region. - Emirates News Agency, WAM
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