The Snapshots in Time Collection

Outrigger Sailing Vessel Loaded with Passengers Near a Provincial Waterfront, Philippines, c. 1920s-1930s

Outrigger Sailing Vessel Loaded with Passengers Near a Provincial Waterfront, Philippines, c. 1920s-1930s

A large sail-powered outrigger vessel, crowded with passengers, approaches a provincial waterfront lined with coconut palms and stilt houses. Boats like this served as vital transport for people and goods between coastal communities throughout the Philippine archipelago in the early 20th century. Project: 218617