Pictures of ships that mounted Lantakas?

Naga Basuki · 10th December 2004, 10:57 AM

I am looking for pictures, drawings, of sailing ships used by the Moros or other inhabitants of Indonesia/Philipines in the 16th, 17th centuries that mounted Lantakas.

Here is a picture of two of my Lantakas. The big one is too heavy to easily move for a better background.

MABAGANI · 10th December 2004, 12:14 PM

Works by James Warren on Sulu and the Iranun have drawings of ships with lantaka also the book "Kris of Valor" by Cojuangco has some enlarged versions of the same drawings. I'm trying to recall where I saw a really clear blown up copy of one ship with different parts of the ship including lantakas. Interesting when you go through the drawings and see the various ship sizes, from small rowing to large sailing vessels and the positioning of the cannons. Drawings can also be found on how they were used in forts, kota.

Battara · 10th December 2004, 08:22 PM

In the book "The Rainbow's Varied Hue" there is a picture of a drawing of a larger ship with several Moro warrors in armour and a large lantaka at the bow of the boat. This is toward the back of the book, possibly in the Tausug section.

Federico · 10th December 2004, 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Battara

In the book "The Rainbow's Varied Hue" there is a picture of a drawing of a larger ship with several Moro warrors in armour and a large lantaka at the bow of the boat. This is toward the back of the book, possibly in the Tausug section.

Just happened to have the book in front of me, page 136 entitled "Illanoan Pirates".

10th December 2004, 10:57 AM	#1
Naga Basuki Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Big old machine shop/foundry/warehouse in Atlanta GA USA Posts: 51	Pictures of ships that mounted Lantakas? I am looking for pictures, drawings, of sailing ships used by the Moros or other inhabitants of Indonesia/Philipines in the 16th, 17th centuries that mounted Lantakas. Here is a picture of two of my Lantakas. The big one is too heavy to easily move for a better background. Attached Images

10th December 2004, 12:14 PM	#2
MABAGANI Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 221	Works by James Warren on Sulu and the Iranun have drawings of ships with lantaka also the book "Kris of Valor" by Cojuangco has some enlarged versions of the same drawings. I'm trying to recall where I saw a really clear blown up copy of one ship with different parts of the ship including lantakas. Interesting when you go through the drawings and see the various ship sizes, from small rowing to large sailing vessels and the positioning of the cannons. Drawings can also be found on how they were used in forts, kota.

10th December 2004, 08:22 PM	#3
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,219	In the book "The Rainbow's Varied Hue" there is a picture of a drawing of a larger ship with several Moro warrors in armour and a large lantaka at the bow of the boat. This is toward the back of the book, possibly in the Tausug section.