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Barges (ceremonial watercraft)

Scope note

Watercraft, usually highly decorated and propelled by oars or paddles, used for transporting important persons, either alive or dead, on state occasions or for ceremonial visits.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000212631

Broader Terms used

<ceremonial watercraft>

Equivalent Terms used

barge (ceremonial watercraft)

Created

13yrs ago

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