These are country crafts, fitted with sails, propelled by wind power. They were generally wooden built. Now-a-days, mechanized Sailing Vessels are steel built and are used to carry cargo between Indian Ports. They also ply to countries in close proximity such as Sri Lanka. Many also ply to Persian Gulf and some even to East African Ports. Sailing Vessels are invariably single-decked having one or two hatches and carry general cargoes.