Estudo das embarcações do arquipélago de Marajó-PA.

Abstract

Because boats constitute the most important means of transportation in the archipelago, we initiated this study with the intention of gathering information about the boats of Marajó Island, PA. The objective of the work is to register the traditional and popular techniques used in the construction and maintenance of wooden boats, as well as to record the methods, construction details, materials used, including tools and equipment related to the construction of these types of boats. The project was divided into two distinct phases: 1- Survey, identification and anatomical study, after visiting shipyards, of wood samples used in the construction of boats and 2- Study of natural durability in river and maritime environments. The great demand for certain species such as Acapú (Vouacapoua americana Aubl.), Maçaranduba (Manilkara huberi Ducke), Sucupira (Diplotropis purpurea (Rich.) Amsh.), among others, has been confirmed. This information is relevant because it will ensure the survival and perpetuation of a significant portion of the regional popular culture (CNPq/MPEG).