Lanong

The lanong was a large outrigger war galley of the Iranun people of the southern Philippines, up to 30 meters long, with biped masts that doubled as boarding ladders and one to three banks of oars often rowed by captives. Lanong fleets carried out extensive slave-raiding across the Malay Archipelago into the 19th century.

Quick Facts

Ship ClassWarship, Oar/Sail Raider
Era Used18th-19th century
Typical Crewup to 150, rowers plus warriors
Guns / Cannonslantaka swivel guns, light cannon
Speed / HandlingModerate under sail, oar-assisted
Notable UsePrincipal warship of the Iranun raiders of the southern Philippines

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