seki-bune; fast military boat
Archaic term for a type of fast military vessel used from the Warring States period through the Edo period, often associated with naval battles and coastal defense.
The seki-bune was a fast military boat used from the Warring States period through the Edo period.
Compound of 関 (seki, 'barrier; checkpoint') and 船 (fune/bune, 'boat'). The exact origin of the name is uncertain, but it may refer to boats used for guarding strategic points or for rapid dispatch.