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|}The '''Royal Barge Suphannahong''' ({{Langx|th|เรือพระที่นั่งสุพรรณหงส์}}) is a [[royal barge]] in [[Thailand]] It is one of the four main royal barges used in the [[Royal Barge Procession]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=ความเป็นมา "เรือพระราชพิธี" ขบวนพยุหยาตราทางชลมารค |url=https://www.thaipbs.or.th/news/content/341376 |website=Thai PBS}}</ref> As it is the barge that the [[Monarchy of Thailand|King of Thailand]] uses during the procession, Suphannahong is considered the most important royal barge. When it is not commissioned, it is on display at the [[National Museum of Royal Barges]] in Bangkok.

== History ==
The Royal Barge "Sri Suphannahong" was first mentioned in the barge-rowing poems of [[Thammathibet|Prince Thammathibet]] in 1548, during the early reign of [[Maha Chakkraphat|King Maha Chakkraphat]] of the [[Ayutthaya Kingdom]]. The annals of Thai military boats written by [[Damrong Rajanubhab|Prince Damrong Rajanubhab]] mentions the construction of the "Sri Suphannahong" royal barge during the reign of [[Rama I|King Rama I]]. It was used and gradually became dilapidated over the years.<ref>{{Cite web |title=เรือพระที่นั่งสุพรรณหงส์ |url=https://www.navy.mi.th/dbd65387d14902c3731de31f00beec40 |website=Royal Thai Navy}}</ref>

The current barge was reconstructed by King Rama V which was completed in the reign of King Rama VI, and at the same time was renamed as "Suphannahong". The barge was launched by the head artisan [[Lieutenant general|Lt. Gen.]] Phraya Ratchasongkhram on 13 November 1911. <ref>{{cite web |date= |title=Thailand Royal Barge Procession: Line-up of the 52 Barges |url=http://www.thailex.asia/THAILEX/THAILEXENG/LEXICON/Line-up%20Major%20Royal%20Barge%20Procession%20H.htm |accessdate=2013-11-22 |publisher=Thailex.asia}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=เรือพระที่นั่งสุพรรณหงส์ |url=https://phralan.in.th/Coronation/finalceremoniesdetail.php?id=939 |website=Phralan}}</ref>

== Barge details ==
[[File:Suphannahongsa bow.jpg|thumb|Barge's bow]]
The royal barge's distinct feature is the bow shaped as the head of a golden swan/phoenix and is decorated with a [[tassel]] hanging from the mouth, made from [[yak]] hair imported from [[Nepal]].

The royal barge was awarded the Maritime Heritage Award of the year 1992, from the World Ship Trust, based in the [[United Kingdom]]. The award was granted to the [[Fine Arts Department]] for its role in refurbishment of the ship.<ref>{{Cite web |title=กระบวนพยุหยาตราชลมารค |url=https://saranukromthai.or.th/sub/book/book.php?book=21&chap=1&page=t21-1-infodetail01.html |website=Saranukrom Thai}}</ref>

The Royal Barge Suphannahong has become a renowned icon of Thai culture, having been used as the namesake for awards such as the [[Suphannahong National Film Awards]], as well as [[aircraft livery]] for [[Thai Airways International]] and the logo of the [[Tourism Authority of Thailand]].<ref>{{cite web |title=เบื้องหลังการออกแบบโลโก้ “ททท.” เหตุใดใช้ วัดอรุณฯ-เรือสุพรรณหงส์ ? |url=https://www.silpa-mag.com/history/article_78289 |website=Silpa Wattanatham |access-date=26 October 2024 |language=th |date=7 July 2024}}</ref>

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File:Royal-Barge-Procession-Rama VI-B-E-2454-160.jpg|alt=|Suphannahong in 1911
File:Wat-Arun-and-Royal-Barge-Suphannahong-in-BE-2510.jpg|alt=|Suphannahong in 1968
File:พระบรมมหาราชวัง-4.jpg|alt=|Suphannahong in 2012
File:Boeing 747-4D7, Thai Airways International AN0489327.jpg|alt=|[[Thai Airways International|Thai Airways]] [[Boeing 747]] in "Suphannahong" livery
</gallery>

== References ==
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Latest revision as of 09:22, 31 October 2024

History
Thailand
NameSuphannahong
NamesakeGolden Swan; Phoenix
OwnerBureau of the Royal Household
OperatorRoyal Thai Navy
Honors and
awards		The World Ship Trust Maritime Heritage Award 1992
General characteristics
TypeRoyal barge
Displacement15.1 tons
Length44.9 m
Beam3.14 m
Draught0.41 m
Depth0.9 m
Crew57

The Royal Barge Suphannahong (Thai: เรือพระที่นั่งสุพรรณหงส์) is a royal barge in Thailand It is one of the four main royal barges used in the Royal Barge Procession.[1] As it is the barge that the King of Thailand uses during the procession, Suphannahong is considered the most important royal barge. When it is not commissioned, it is on display at the National Museum of Royal Barges in Bangkok.

History

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The Royal Barge "Sri Suphannahong" was first mentioned in the barge-rowing poems of Prince Thammathibet in 1548, during the early reign of King Maha Chakkraphat of the Ayutthaya Kingdom. The annals of Thai military boats written by Prince Damrong Rajanubhab mentions the construction of the "Sri Suphannahong" royal barge during the reign of King Rama I. It was used and gradually became dilapidated over the years.[2]

The current barge was reconstructed by King Rama V which was completed in the reign of King Rama VI, and at the same time was renamed as "Suphannahong". The barge was launched by the head artisan Lt. Gen. Phraya Ratchasongkhram on 13 November 1911. [3][4]

Barge details

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Barge's bow

The royal barge's distinct feature is the bow shaped as the head of a golden swan/phoenix and is decorated with a tassel hanging from the mouth, made from yak hair imported from Nepal.

The royal barge was awarded the Maritime Heritage Award of the year 1992, from the World Ship Trust, based in the United Kingdom. The award was granted to the Fine Arts Department for its role in refurbishment of the ship.[5]

The Royal Barge Suphannahong has become a renowned icon of Thai culture, having been used as the namesake for awards such as the Suphannahong National Film Awards, as well as aircraft livery for Thai Airways International and the logo of the Tourism Authority of Thailand.[6]

  • Suphannahong in 1911
  • Suphannahong in 1968
  • Suphannahong in 2012
  • Thai Airways Boeing 747 in "Suphannahong" livery

References

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  1. ^ "ความเป็นมา "เรือพระราชพิธี" ขบวนพยุหยาตราทางชลมารค". Thai PBS.
  2. ^ "เรือพระที่นั่งสุพรรณหงส์". Royal Thai Navy.
  3. ^ "Thailand Royal Barge Procession: Line-up of the 52 Barges". Thailex.asia. Retrieved 2013-11-22.
  4. ^ "เรือพระที่นั่งสุพรรณหงส์". Phralan.
  5. ^ "กระบวนพยุหยาตราชลมารค". Saranukrom Thai.
  6. ^ "เบื้องหลังการออกแบบโลโก้ "ททท." เหตุใดใช้ วัดอรุณฯ-เรือสุพรรณหงส์ ?". Silpa Wattanatham (in Thai). 7 July 2024. Retrieved 26 October 2024.
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