Gondola Parts
When you live in Venice, FL, it makes sense to understand gondolas. The first image includes two wooden decorative models of gondola parts. Do you recognize them?
The larger model is a forcola, the decorative oarlock seen below.
The smaller model is the ferro. It is made of an iron alloy, and adds weight for proper balance.
Notice that the ferro has six projections facing forward. They represent the six sestieres (districts) of Venice: Cannaregio, San Polo, San Marco, Santa Croce, Castello, and Dorsoduro.
It's very important to know this stuff.
Bob
The larger model is a forcola, the decorative oarlock seen below.
The smaller model is the ferro. It is made of an iron alloy, and adds weight for proper balance.
Notice that the ferro has six projections facing forward. They represent the six sestieres (districts) of Venice: Cannaregio, San Polo, San Marco, Santa Croce, Castello, and Dorsoduro.
It's very important to know this stuff.
Bob
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