Oxen of any breed. Check Tim Severin's book on the Brendan Voyage. He
sourced the hides in England.

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"Jim Conlin" wrote in message
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What kind of cow should be used to supply the skin of a coracle? Jersey?
Galloway?


Deceased, certainly. For a very large coracle, skin Salem Sue:
http://www.realnd.com/salemsueindex.htm

More seriously, have you seen this coracle info site?
http://www.coracle-fishing.net/text-files/types1.htm. Many types in
different locales, covered in everything from canvas to buffalo hides.