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retourMaria, the Saint-Suliac's chippe


Saint-Malo (2001-05-19) - Maria for the 10th anniversary of 'Le Renard'
Saint-Malo (2001-05-19)
Maria for the 10th anniversary of 'Le Renard'
Saint-Malo (2001-05-19) Maria for the 10th anniversary of 'Le Renard'Cancale (2007-06-17) At the 20th anniversary of la CancalaiseSaint-Servan (2007-08-11) At the Old Gaffers meeting
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 Characteristics 
 Length5.5 m 
 Breadth1.9 m
 Draught0.45 m 
  
Maria is a replica of a 'chippe' of Saint Suliac.

This type of vessel was specializes in fishing for sand eels in Rance.

The 'chippe' is a hollow pointed back canoe, rigged the third, with a sail of 14.8 square metres.

It belongs to the association:
Association La chippe Maria de Saint Suliac
27 quai de la Rance
35430 Saint Suliac

Last update : 2008-06-21