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Unicode: 1F386
Description
A tall, wooden ship with multiple masts and sails, typically depicted in full sail on the water. It represents a large vessel, often associated with historical sailing ships or naval parades.
Group:
Activities > event
Status:
fully-qualified
Emotion:
Evokes feelings of grandeur, adventure, majesty, history, and journey. It can also signify celebrations, parades, and significant events related to the sea.
Backstory
The 'Sailboat' emoji was introduced in Unicode 6.0 (2010), representing a common image of a large sailing vessel. While 'sailboat' might imply a smaller craft, the specific rendering of 1F386 often depicts a larger, multi-masted ship, giving it a more formal or celebratory connotation than a simple recreational sailboat.
Usage Examples
- Announcing a naval parade or maritime festival: 'The tall ships are coming to town! 🚢🎉'
- Referring to historical voyages or exploration: 'Reliving the age of exploration with this magnificent ship. 🚢'
- Expressing grand journeys or adventures: 'Ready for a new adventure! 🚢🗺️'
- Celebrating a grand event: 'What a majestic sight! 🚢👑'
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Often associated with historical naval power, exploration, discovery, and famous tall ship events or regattas like the 'Tall Ships' Races'.
East Asian culture:
May be used in contexts of national pride, historical sea voyages, or to represent traditional ceremonies and festivals involving large traditional ships (e.g., dragon boat festivals, although the emoji itself is a sailing ship).