Paduwang (also known as bedouang) is a traditional double- outrigger vessel from

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. It is built with planks instead of single log, and used for fishing, trading and transport of people and goods near Madura island. In the 19th century, Paduwang was a popular fishing craft in

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Etymology

According to Horridge, the word “''paduwang''” have its roots from word ''wa'', ''wangka'', ''waga'', ''wangga'', and ''bangka'' of Austronesian languages. The term is associated with outrigger

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or small perahu. The name ''bedouang'' is used by western observer such as admiral

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, possibly a mispronunciation of the name.

Description

Paduwang had two short masts, one is on the bow and the other is about 1/3 of the length behind. The rigging is using lete rig, which has upper yard (called ''pebahu'') and lower yard (''pekaki''). ''Pebahu'' is always supported by bamboo support pole (called ''sokong'' or ''supak''). The foresail is mounted on a short mast, while the mainsail has no mast. The mainsail is kept in position by vangs and other ropes attached to its yard.H. H. Frese (1956). Small Craft in the Rijksmuseum voor Volkenkunde, Leiden. ''The Mariner's Mirror.'' 42 : 2, 101-112. A model of Madurese paduwang

It has 2 versions, one with conventional ends, the other has bifid endsStenross (2007). p.274. (meaning bifurcated shape at the bow and stern-forming a "jaw").Stenross (2007). p.xiii. The hull is built on a

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keel, both ends closed by simple vertical board. Paduwang only had 1 rudder, held by a rope, moored to a board. The rudder is always positioned under the direction of the wind, with such configuration that it can be switched to other side easily. Small paduwang is only 5 m in length, while large transport paduwang had a small deckhouse at the middle of the hull, and is about 14–16 m long. Paduwang can also be propelled using paddles. Large paduwang disappeared in the early 20th century, not long after the emergence of

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