description The Sindbad Voyage Overview
The Sindbad Voyage is a 1983 book by Tim Severin describing an expedition from Muscat, Oman, to China in a traditional sewn-plank dhow named Sohar. Severin designed the voyage to test whether the legendary sea voyages of Sindbad the Sailor from One Thousand and One Nights could have been accomplished using medieval Arab seafaring technology. The book recounts the construction of the ship and the crew's journey across the Arabian Sea and Indian Ocean. It is aimed at readers interested in maritime history, experimental archaeology, and exploration.
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What boat did Tim Severin build for The Sindbad Voyage?
For his 1983 expedition, Tim Severin commissioned the construction of a traditional sewn-plank dhow named "Sohar." The boat was built without using a single nail, relying entirely on coconut fiber rope to hold the planks together.
What route did the Sohar take in The Sindbad Voyage?
The expedition set sail from Muscat, Oman, and successfully voyaged all the way to China. This was the same path described in the legendary tales of Sindbad the Sailor from One Thousand and One Nights.
What was the purpose of Tim Severin's Sindbad Voyage?
The goal of the expedition was to test whether the legendary sea voyages of Sindbad the Sailor could have been historically possible. By using only period-accurate Arab maritime technology, Severin proved such a journey was feasible.
When did Tim Severin complete the Sindbad Voyage?
Tim Severin undertook this ambitious voyage and published the accompanying book in 1983. It is one of several legendary re-creation voyages he completed over his career as an explorer and historian.
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