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The Jewel of Muscat is permanently housed at the Singapore Zoo.
The Jewel of Muscat is permanently housed at the Singapore Zoo.
False (B)
The Jewel of Muscat was built using modern materials and construction techniques.
The Jewel of Muscat was built using modern materials and construction techniques.
False (B)
The original Arab trading ship that inspired the Jewel of Muscat was found intact above water.
The original Arab trading ship that inspired the Jewel of Muscat was found intact above water.
False (B)
The Jewel of Muscat's voyage to Singapore included navigating via the Suez Canal.
The Jewel of Muscat's voyage to Singapore included navigating via the Suez Canal.
The Jewel of Muscat used modern GPS technology during the voyage to Singapore.
The Jewel of Muscat used modern GPS technology during the voyage to Singapore.
The Jewel of Muscat was a gift from the Omani government to Singapore.
The Jewel of Muscat was a gift from the Omani government to Singapore.
The Jewel of Muscat is intended to promote awareness of Oman's maritime history.
The Jewel of Muscat is intended to promote awareness of Oman's maritime history.
The Jewel of Muscat's planks were held together using steel rivets.
The Jewel of Muscat's planks were held together using steel rivets.
The replica ship is an exact copy of a 19th-century European galleon.
The replica ship is an exact copy of a 19th-century European galleon.
The ship set sail from Muscat in February 2010.
The ship set sail from Muscat in February 2010.
The Jewel of Muscat's crew used only digital watches to keep time.
The Jewel of Muscat's crew used only digital watches to keep time.
The Jewel of Muscat's final destination was Malaysia.
The Jewel of Muscat's final destination was Malaysia.
The ship was constructed in Indonesia.
The ship was constructed in Indonesia.
The modern museum was built specifically for the Jewel of Muscat.
The modern museum was built specifically for the Jewel of Muscat.
The Jewel of Muscat's discovery took place in the 20th century.
The Jewel of Muscat's discovery took place in the 20th century.
The maritime museum exhibits only replicas of historical ships.
The maritime museum exhibits only replicas of historical ships.
The Jewel of Muscat's voyage was powered by a state-of-the-art diesel engine.
The Jewel of Muscat's voyage was powered by a state-of-the-art diesel engine.
The ship was a joint project between Oman and Singapore.
The ship was a joint project between Oman and Singapore.
The crew used a satellite phone for communication during the voyage.
The crew used a satellite phone for communication during the voyage.
Now, more than a year later, the ship has been moved to the new museum.
Now, more than a year later, the ship has been moved to the new museum.
Flashcards
Jewel of Muscat
Jewel of Muscat
A replica of a 9th-century Arab trading ship.
Qantab
Qantab
The location where Jewel of Muscat was constructed with traditional tools and materials.
Coconut Fiber
Coconut Fiber
Coconut fiber, used to sew the wooden planks of the Jewel of Muscat together.
Kamal and Sextant
Kamal and Sextant
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Singapore
Singapore
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Steering by the stars
Steering by the stars
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Study Notes
- Jewel of Muscat is now on display at Singapore's Maritime Experiential Museum and Aquarium, located at Resort World Sentosa.
- The ship is a replica of a 9th-century Arab trading vessel.
- The original ship was found in a shipwreck off the coast of Indonesia in 1998.
- Jewel of Muscat was constructed in Qantab, near Muscat, using traditional methods and materials, without nails or screws.
- The wooden planks were sewn together using coconut fiber.
- The ship departed from Muscat on February 16, 2010, and sailed to Singapore, stopping at India, Sri Lanka, and Malaysia.
- The voyage was notable as the ship had no engine and relied on ancient navigational tools.
- Navigation was done using the stars and traditional Arab instruments like the kamal and sextant.
- On July 3, 2010, the ship was gifted to the Singaporean government by His Majesty in a formal ceremony.
- The ship is intended to educate visitors about Oman’s maritime history.
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