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umiak
The umiak, umialak, umiaq, umiac, oomiac, oomiak, ongiuk, or anyak〔(Dall, p. 563 )〕 is a type of open skin boat used by both Yupik and Inuit, and was originally found in all coastal areas from Siberia to Greenland.〔 First arising in Thule times, it has traditionally been used in summer to move people and possessions to seasonal hunting grounds and for hunting whales and walrus.〔〔(Umiaks ) at the Canadian Museum of Civilization〕 Although the umiak was usually propelled by oars (women) or paddles (men), sails--sometimes made from seal intestines--were also used, and in the 20th century, outboard motors.〔〔(Adney & Chappelle p.190 )〕〔(Adney & Chappelle p.179 )〕
==Size and construction==
Like the kayak, the traditional umiak was made from a driftwood or whalebone frame pegged and lashed together, sometimes with antlers or ivory, over which walrus or Bearded seal skins are stretched. Oil, usually from seals would be used to coat and waterproof the seams.〔〔(Umiak Construction )〕 A large umiak, , would require about seven skins which would be sewn together, stretched over the frame and allowed to dry.〔 Modern versions are essentially identical with the exception of using metal bolts and screws.
The open umiak is significantly larger than the enclosed kayak which was built to carry one or two men while hunting. Normally the umiak would be anywhere from and wide.〔(Umiak ) at the Canadian Encyclopedia〕〔(Examples of Umiaks )〕 Hans Egede, a Norwegian-Danish Lutheran missionary to Greenland in 1721, stated that he had seen umiaks long.〔
Although an umiak could carry up to 30 passengers it was still light enough to be carried over the drift or shore ice to the open water by a few people.〔〔(The Women's Boat )〕 A modern company which trains people to hand make umiaks says that a boat weighs about compared to for a modern vessel.〔(The Umiak ) at Skinboat School〕
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