Identity area
Reference code
AU ANUA 563-20
Title
Navigational techniques of the Prahu Captains of Indonesia / by David Lewis. Report to L.I.P.I [Lembaga IImu Pengetahuan Indonesia] of research in 1979 and proposals for continuing research in 1980.
Date(s)
- 1979 (Creation)
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Item
Extent and medium
Context area
Name of creator
(1917 - October 2002)
Repository
Content and structure area
Scope and content
Report of a journey on board the Prahus from 16 July 1979 - 14 August 1979 with Mrs Anne Handojo and Gavan Bromilow with Jarakaan jarakaan, a retired officer from the Bugis Kompung Sunda Kelapa at Syahbandar's Office who was sharing his knowledge about navigating with the stars, from 1933. Includes 1 page of the names of the stars, translated (Western, Indonesian and Bugis).