zambuk

The vessel called a zambuk was probably the style of craft similar to the dhow of the present day, with a high stern, the bow sharp and low, and either perfectly open or partially decked over with light planking.

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The zambuk was laden with pigeons 'dung, and was bound for Cambay, where it is used in dyeing stuffs.

Notable Voyagers From Columbus to Nordenskiold William Henry Giles Kingston 1847

After steering on for twenty days, they arrived towards the end of March, 1498, off Mozambique, and, piloted by the zambuk, entered the harbour, where they dropped anchor in a spot sheltered from the sea winds.

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Proceeding on, when close to land they arrived off a large creek, near the mouth of which they saw a zambuk at anchor.

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The old Moor, Captain Dias, who had been taken out of the zambuk, now requested that he might be sent on shore, promising to bring back a report of whatever the King had to say.

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On this Vasco da Gama ordered the ships to heave to, and sent a boat in chase of a canoe which was seen leaving the zambuk, carrying her crew, who were trying to escape, on shore.

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Davane then advised him to follow the zambuk, the crew of which, being acquainted with the navigation, would pilot the ships clear of all dangers.

Notable Voyagers From Columbus to Nordenskiold William Henry Giles Kingston 1847

The King accordingly sent a message to Vasco da Gama, who immediately directed Davane to take a boat and tow the zambuk, with the old Moor and all his property, to the city, and present them to the King.

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The crew of the zambuk were divided among the two ships, and ten

Notable Voyagers From Columbus to Nordenskiold William Henry Giles Kingston 1847

Soon after this the old Moor Dias, who had been captured in the zambuk, presented himself to the King, and entreated that he would make interest to have himself, his wife, and crew restored to liberty, observing that none of his property had been touched, nor had any harm been done them.

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