Antique Boats
An antique boat refers to a boat that is fifty years old or older. Many of these boats are traditional boats.
Types
Antique Venetian boats can generally be sub-divided into three main categories: Fishing and hunting, large cargo transport, and human transport boats..
Fishing and Hunting
Venice, like many coastal cities, is known for its seafood cuisine. Fishing in the lagoon requires boats that are capable of transporting large amounts of fish back to the island, as well as being able to maneuver to and from the location of the fish. Three of the most-well known fishing and hunting boats are the topo, the sanpierota, and the s'ciopon.
Large Cargo Transport
The City of Venice relies on boats for most large cargo transportation. Cargo boats are filled with anything from fresh fruit to construction supplies – everything the city needs is transported by boat. Transporting large, heavy cargo requires a vessel strong enough to do so, while remaining maneuverable through the canals. Two of the most well-known large cargo transport boats are the caorlina and the peata.
Human Transport
In early Venice, traditional boats were used as a means of both personal and public transportation. Whether it was ferrying Venetians across the Grand Canal or transporting royalty, Venice depended greatly on the presence of row boats to reach their destinations. The most common and well-known human transport boats are the sandolo, the mascareta, the puparin, and the gondola. Today motorized boats have replaced many of these human powered boats, and only the gondola remains as a tourist attraction.
Statistics
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Damage and Preservation
For information pertaining to the damage of traditional Venetian boats, please see the Damage to public art page.
For information pertaining to the preservation of traditional Venetian boats, please see the Restoration and preservation of public art page.
External Links
References
- Rizzi, Alberto. "Scultura Esterna a Venezia." Stamperia di Venezia Editrice, 1987.
- 2010 WPI PreserVenice Project Team
- 2008 WPI PreserVenice Project Team
- 2007 WPI PreserVenice Project Team
- 2000 WPI PreserVenice Project Team
- Venice Project Center
- The Boats of Venice. Venezia: Libreria Editrice, 1999. Print.
- Bigda, Bryan, Michelle Dubuke, Daniel LaTorella, and Jennifer Richards. Museo Arzanà: Preserving the Traditional Boats of Venice. Interactive Qualifying Project, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, 2007.
- Candlish, Sean, Craig Shevlin, and Sarah Stout. The Traditional Boats of Venice: Assessing a Maritime Heritage. Interactive Qualifying Project, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, 2004.
- Catalano, Brian, Kristen Gervais, and Ryan Sinapius. Preserving the Nautical Traditions and Maritime Heritage of Venice, Italy. Interactive Qualifying Project, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, 2005.
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