Traditional fishing boat were used for war and trade. Some ancient vessels were propelled by either oars or sail, depending on the speed and direction of the wind (see trireme and bireme). The Chinese were using sails around 3000 BC, of a type that can still be seen on traditional fishing boats sailing off the coast of Vietnam in Ha Long Bay. A jangada is an elegant planked fishing boat used in northern Brazil. It has been claimed the jangada dates back to ancient Greek time. It uses a triangular (lateen) sail, which allows it to sail against the wind. A felucca is
Boat on the River acoustic guitar respectively. Allmusic reviewer Mike DeGagne praised both "Boat on the River" and fellow "Cornerstone" single "Lights" retrospectively for their "silky harmonies and welcoming choruses." While not as big a hit as "Babe" (which hit #1 in the US), the song was Styx's biggest European hit. The song has been covered by Cat Stevens, Seventh Avenue, Guano Apes, and Finland's Riki Sorsa. The song has also been covered by Turkish artist Metin Özülkü and German folk rock band Fiddler's Green. 7" Single Boat on the River "Boat on the River" is a 1979 song by Styx, from their album