Pontile
 An example of a Pontile. | |
| Number | 29 |
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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. Due to the nature of a pontile as they project into the canal, 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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