Boita

This article is about the Indian ships. For the commune in Romania, see Boița. For Boïta in Guinea, see Nzérékoré Prefecture.
Model of a Boita at Konark ASI Museum
Silver filigree of a boita at Odisha Crafts Museum

Boitas (Odia: ବୋଇତ) were larger boats and ships that were built in the ancient Kalinga region during its maritime history.[1][2] Kalinga's sea facing regions consisting of coastal Odisha had major trading ports for which boitas were used. Ancient Sadhabas (mariner merchants) sailed from Kalinga to distant lands such of Sri Lanka and South-East Asia including both mainland and insular Southeast Asian regions for trade.[3][4]

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  2. ^ Pham, Charlotte Minh-Hà L. (2012). Asian Shipbuilding Technology (PDF). UNESCO. p. 35. ISBN 978-92-9223-414-0.
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  4. ^ Orissa Review. Home Department, Government of Orissa. 1987.