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A ''pontile'' is a wooden [[Docks|dock]] that extends into a [[Canal|canal]] with steps at the end. There are a 29 examples of ''pontile'' in Venice. Since a ''pontile'' projects into the canal, they are mainly found in wider Venetian [[Canal|canals]] such as the Grand Canal | A ''pontile'' is a wooden [[Docks|dock]] that extends into a [[Canal|canal]] with steps at the end. There are a 29 examples of ''pontile'' in Venice. Since a ''pontile'' projects into the canal, they are mainly found in wider Venetian [[Canal|canals]] such as the Grand Canal and there are fewer ''pontili'' in Venice than there are of ''fondamenta'' and [[Riva_(Dock)|''riva'']]. One thing to be aware of concerning ''pontile'' are made out of wood, there is some concern for rotting to occur on these type of [[Docks|docks]].<ref>Duffy, Jill, Justin Gagliardi, Kate Mirtle, and Amanda Tucker. "Re-Engineering the City of Venice S Cargo System for the Consorzio Trasportatori Veneziani Riuniti." (2001).</ref> | ||
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A pontile is a wooden dock that extends into a canal with steps at the end. There are a 29 examples of pontile in Venice. Since a pontile projects into the canal, they are mainly found in wider Venetian canals such as the Grand Canal and there are fewer pontili in Venice than there are of fondamenta and riva. One thing to be aware of concerning pontile are made out of wood, there is some concern for rotting to occur on these type of docks.[1]
Condition Ratings
When data was taken about each dock, their condition was noted using the scale below.
3 - Good
2 - Average
1 - Poor
0 - Very Poor
Usability Ratings
Another piece of data that was taken about each dock was their usability. Their usability was noted using the scale below.
0 - Difficult to use for structural reasons
1 - Difficult to use with high tide
2 - Difficult to use with low tide
3 - Unusable due to the lack of poles, hooks, or rings
4 - Inaccessible by water
5 - Difficult to utilize
6 - Usable
7 - Inaccessible by land
8 - Inaccessible by land freight wagon
99 - None
See Also
References
- ↑ Duffy, Jill, Justin Gagliardi, Kate Mirtle, and Amanda Tucker. "Re-Engineering the City of Venice S Cargo System for the Consorzio Trasportatori Veneziani Riuniti." (2001).
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