Where is Phinisi Nusantara?<\/p>\n
From Media Indonesia<\/p>\n
Two Phinisi boats typical of South Sulawesi were exhibited at
\nthe Maritime Transportation Expo in Vancouver, Canada, in 1986.
\nOne was the Phinisi Antarbangsa, built at the School of
\nTechnology, Hasanuddin University, by craftsmen from Tana Beru. A
\ndemonstration of its construction was also held at the expo,
\nbefore then Admiral Sudomo handed over the boat, which was put on
\ndisplay at Vancouver's Maritime Museum.<\/p>\n
The other was Phinisi Nusantara, which was also traditionally
\nbuilt under the direction of Haji Damang. It was equipped with an
\nengine and navigation instruments for sailing to Vancouver across
\nthe Pacific Ocean in 69 days. In 1987, this boat was transported
\nhome aboard a cargo vessel from the United States to Jakarta.<\/p>\n
Sadly, however, the second boat so highly important to
\nnational history was later used for the commercial transport of
\ntourists between Tanjung Priok, Jakarta and the Thousand Islands
\n(Kepuluan Seribu), instead of being kept at a maritime museum or
\ndisplayed at Taman Mini Indonesia park.<\/p>\n
At present, I have no idea of the fate of this boat. I was
\ndirectly involved in its construction for its voyage to
\nVancouver, in cooperation with Haji Damang. I would like to
\nappeal to Admiral (ret.) Sudomo to make the right decision on
\nPhinisi Nusantara for the sake of national history.<\/p>\n
SOELARTO H., Jakarta<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/where-is-phinisi-nusantara-1447893297", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }