The Krabi Ran Ron Rap Barge(No.8) The barge is carved, gilded and decorated with mirror in the form of a Great Ape, the Black Monkey. The exterior ot the hull is lacquered and gilded in stylized floral patterns. It was built in the First Reign of the Bangkok Period. It weighs 5.62 tonnes, measuring 28.80 metres in length, 2.10 metres in width, 0.56 metres in depth, manned by 36 rowers. |