The Boat House

Thiru

HistoryEdit Boats in a variety of shapes and sizes have traditionally been the main means of transport of men and materials in the Kerala backwaters since olden days.[1] In particular, the house boats were used to ship rice and spices and other goods between Kuttanadand the Cochin port. It was a three-day affair in those days. A standard house boat, which could be about 100 feet long, can hold up to 30 tons, about as much as three big lorries can carry.[4] For the royalty these boats even became comfortable living quarters.[1] It was the important mode of transportation in coastal Kerala just because of its accessibility to the most remote areas. However, the scenario changed. Motorized road, rail and air transportation scored over the slow and staid country boat, with people opting for speed.[5]

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