also: てんまぶね
large sculling boat; temba-bune
Historical term for a type of large Japanese boat propelled by sculling (rowing with a single oar at the stern). Used primarily in pre-modern contexts.
In the Edo period, temba-bune were used to transport goods.
A model of a temba-bune is on display at the museum.
Standard kanji spelling for this historical boat term.
Alternate reading てんまぶね is less common but attested.
Compound of 伝馬 (relay horse, courier) and 船 (boat). The name likely derives from its use in transporting goods or messages along relay routes, analogous to the relay horse system.