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| Royal Barge Ananta Nagaraat | |
Royal Barge Ananta Nagaraat - Name of one of the Royal Barges, with a prow in the form of Ananta, a seven-headed serpent and the king of the nagas . The figurehead is painted with gilded lacquer and ornamented with small mirrors, whilst the flanks of the outside hull are painted dark green. The crew comprises 54 rowers and 2 helmsmen. The present barge was built during the reign of King Rama VI as a replacement of the former barge built during the reign of King Rama IV.
Stamp featuring the Royal Barge Ananta Nagaraat on the Chao Phraya River in front of Wat Arun
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| Issued Country | Thailand |
| Issued Year | 2000 |
| Category | Events |
| Type | Commemorative/Special Stamps |