Mascareta
The mascareta is a lighter version of the sandolo. Its light weight and maneuverability makes it extremely popular among Venetians. In addition, it is cheap to build and maintain. It can weigh as little as 120 kilograms and is about six meters in length. It is primarily used for recreation.
This boat is one of the simplest of the traditional boats, and therefore the most popular among modern amateur boat builders. As motorboats began to increase in popularity, boat owners began purchasing personal motorboats, which meant that privately owned watercrafts like the mascareta began to fall out of existence.
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
- 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.
- "Mascaréta." Forcole and the Boats of Venice. Web. 17 Oct. 2010. <http://www.forcole.com/eng-catalogue-5.htm>.
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