What types of boats are used by eskimos?

the northern peoples call themselves Inuit. essentially everyone on the planet call themselves “people” in their own language, in this case the language Inuktitut. read more

In modern times the Inuit have generally used commercial aluminum boats with outboard motors. In pre-industrial times they used seal- or walrus-hide-covered kayaks, or much larger walrus-hide-covered open umiaks. Both types being propelled by paddles. read more

The umiak is a type of boat used by the Yupik and Inuit peoples. It is a skin-covered vessel still commonly found in whale-hunting villages in Alaska. The umiak utilizes a driftwood frame. read more