Maria is a replica of a 'chippe' of Saint Suliac.  
 This type of vessel was specializes in fishing for sand eels in Rance.  
 The 'chippe' is a hollow pointed back canoe, rigged the third, with a sail of 14.8 square metres.  
 It belongs to the association: 
Association La chippe Maria de Saint Suliac
 27 quai de la Rance
 35430 Saint Suliac