Sandòlo

A sandolo being rowed on the Giudecca.

The sandòlo is the most common lagoon boat and has many different uses. The most common use of the sandolo is in private ownership; however, it was also used as a water taxi or fishing boat. This vessel is one of the few that is still very common today, although many are now motorized. The sandòlo can also be commonly seen in races throughout Venice.

Its hull length ranges from five to nine meters long. Its main features includes a flat bottom, straight sides that flare outwards, a long, pointed overhanging stem. There are many local variants, which include: the sàndolo ciosoto, buranelo, San Pietro or sanpierota, puparin, the s'ciopon, and the mascareta.

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

• http://www.arzana.org/

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.