Chao Phraya, the river of Kings, has been the lifeblood of the people who live on its banks. For centuries the great river has witnessed the grandeur and wealth of Thailand. Evidence of this grandeur can be seen in the artistic marvel found on the grand royal barges that have been passing along this river since the Ayutthaya Period. Among them, Suphannahongs Royal Barge is the most prominent and well known among Thais and foreigners.
The title "Suphannahongs" first appeared during the reign of King Mahachakrapadi between 1548-1568. According to the legend about Thai Battleships, by Krom Phraya Rachanubharp, the ship was built during the reign of King Rama I and known as Sri Suphannahongs Ship. The name was changed several times under different sovereign power, but it was during the reign of King Rama VI that the title Suphannahongs was adopted and has remained unchanged to this time.
Throughout the different reigns of the Rattanakosin dynasty, three barges have been in service on the grand river cruise. One of them, Sri Samattachai Royal Barge, was damaged beyond repair, and as a result, was replaced by the Anake-Chart Puchong.
The current Suphannahongs Royal Barge was built during the reign of King Rama V to replace a royal barge which has been constructed by King Rama I. It was christened by King Rama VI upon its completion on November 13, 1911.
At 11.9 metres long, 3.14 metres wide and 0.9 metres deep, Suphannahongs Royal Barge has a black outer hull and is red on the inside. Golden paddles are used by 50 oarsmen under the direction of two oarsmasters and a flag bearer, and Royal permission must be granted if paddling patterns are to be changed.
The Suphannahongs Royal Barge underwent major repairs in 1969 and 1982 respectively and after the last major repair, Suphannahongs was used in the celebration of Bangkok Bicentenary.
Chao Phraya, the river of Kings, has been the lifeblood of the people who live on its banks. For centuries the great river has witnessed the grandeur and wealth of Thailand. Evidence of this grandeur can be seen in the artistic marvel found on the grand royal barges that have been passing along this river since the Ayutthaya Period. Among them, Suphannahongs Royal Barge is the most prominent and well known among Thais and foreigners.
The title "Suphannahongs" first appeared during the reign of King Mahachakrapadi between 1548-1568. According to the legend about Thai Battleships, by Krom Phraya Rachanubharp, the ship was built during the reign of King Rama I and known as Sri Suphannahongs Ship. The name was changed several times under different sovereign power, but it was during the reign of King Rama VI that the title Suphannahongs was adopted and has remained unchanged to this time.
Throughout the different reigns of the Rattanakosin dynasty, three barges have been in service on the grand river cruise. One of them, Sri Samattachai Royal Barge, was damaged beyond repair, and as a result, was replaced by the Anake-Chart Puchong.
The current Suphannahongs Royal Barge was built during the reign of King Rama V to replace a royal barge which has been constructed by King Rama I. It was christened by King Rama VI upon its completion on November 13, 1911.
At 11.9 metres long, 3.14 metres wide and 0.9 metres deep, Suphannahongs Royal Barge has a black outer hull and is red on the inside. Golden paddles are used by 50 oarsmen under the direction of two oarsmasters and a flag bearer, and Royal permission must be granted if paddling patterns are to be changed.
The Suphannahongs Royal Barge underwent major repairs in 1969 and 1982 respectively and after the last major repair, Suphannahongs was used in the celebration of Bangkok Bicentenary.
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