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Fautasi followed by chase boat during a Fautasi race in Pago Pago Harbor
(Photograph courtesy of the Samoa News)
  
Fautasi boats race in Pago Pago Harbor
(Photograph courtesy of the Samoa News)

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Iseula Fautasi Boat Shed

This is the Fautasi Boat Shed for the village of Fagatogo. It houses the Fautasi "Iseula." Fautasi are long boats used in races on American Samoa Flag Day and on other special occasions. The boats are 92 feet long and hold 45 rowers along with one captain.

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