felucca

A felucca is a traditional wooden sailing boat commonly used along the Nile River in Egypt and surrounding regions. It has a simple, flat-bottomed hull and typically features one or two large, triangular sails called lateens that can be adjusted to catch the wind efficiently. Feluccas are often used for transportation, fishing, or tourism, offering a tranquil and scenic way to experience the river. Their design has remained largely unchanged for centuries, making them a symbol of historical river travel in the area.