Arab Times

Photo feature By Yousef Dashti

Wooden ships used for trade, pearl diving

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Kuwait’s wooden sailing ships were citizens main source of income that varied in shapes, sizes and served the purpose of pearl diving and importing products in the pre-oil era.

Until this day, the citizens cling to this heritage with nostalgia and purpose of fishing and transporti­ng goods. (KUNA)

 ?? KUNA photos ?? Wooden ships used for trade, pearl diving.
KUNA photos Wooden ships used for trade, pearl diving.
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Old tools used on board the wooden dhows.

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