The Narayana song suban Hm King Rama IX Royal Barge

Barge The original, featuring the god Vishnu riding a garuda, was built during the reign of King Rama III (1824-1857).

Construction of the present barge was commissioned by the Royal Thai Navy and the Fine Arts Department to commemorate the 50th anniversary of His Majesty King Bhumiphol Adulyadej’s accession to the throne. She was launched on May 9, 1996.

The royal barge is 44.30m long, her beam 3.20m and hull 1.10m deep. Her complement consists of 50 oarsmen, 2 steersmen, 2 officers fore and aft, 1 standard bearer, 1 signalman, 1 chanter, and 7 royal insignia bearers.

The Anekajatbhujonga Royal Barge

In stately procession along the waterways, the Anekajatbhujonga stands out as being majestically plain. She bears no pictorial figurehead, but has a simple yet graceful beam-like prow.

The oldest of the present principal royal barges, she was built at the command of King Rama V (1868-1910). Her length is 45.67m, beam 2.91m and hull 91cm deep.

Her crew consists of 61 oarsmen, 2 steersmen, 2 officers, 1 standard bearer, 1 signalman, 1 chanter and 7 royal insignia bearers.

The Anantanagaraj Royal Barge

Second in rank to the Subanahongsa , the Anantanagaraj has an intricate figurehead in the form of a seven-headed naga, a mythical serpent that is a symbol of water.The first royal barge of this name was built during the reign of King Rama IV (1851-1868).

The present Anantanagaraj was launched on April 15, 1914, in the reign of King Rama VI. She is 44.85m long, her beam 3.17m and hull 94cm deep.

Her crew consists of 54 oarsmen, 2 steersmen, 2 officers, 1 standard bearer, 1signalman, 1 chanter and 7 royal insignia bearers.