The new Karaka is sailing around Dubrovnik...
To broaden tourism possibilities and to illuminate the maritime history of Dubrovnik, the travel agency âNaviculaâ has undertaken the complex task of building a replica of an historic karaka, a very important kind of trading vessel for the Republic of Dubrovnik (1272. - 1808)....
The new Karaka will sail in and around Dubrovnik waters, evoking the rich Dubrovnik maritime history by taking tourists out for daily excursions and for occasional special events. More info at: http://www.karaka.info
Since no maps or blueprints of an original karaka exist, the reconstruction of Karaka was a challenge.
Much information was gathered from assorted descriptions and pictures found at the Dubrovnik Maritime Museum.
According to information there, in the early 15th century karakas were the largest ships in the Adriatic Sea, and in the 16th century they were some of the largest vessels in the world.
During the 16th century, when the Dubrovnik Republic was at its peak, its shipbuilding industry produced almost 200 ships for the seas of the worlds.
Citizens of Dubrovnik had earned a reputation as very distinguished builders of great karaka and galleon ships.
Thatâs why the name âArgosyâ (derived from Ragusa, as Dubrovnik was formerly known) became a synonym for a great trading ship, likely referring specifically to a karaka ship. It is even mentioned by Shakespeare in his play âThe Merchant of Veniceâ.
Between the 14th and 17th centuries, a karaka ship was normally quite large, one of the largest ships of the day.
With all of its typical trading activity, it was also one of the most important sailboats of the Mediterranean Sea.
Karakas can truly be thought as the predecessors to the three-mast sailboats that developed and thrived until the 19th century.
To recreate the proper 16th century feel, attention was given to every possible detail in the reconstruction process.
At the same time, many aspects of the ship have been adjusted to modern tourism standards.
Even though the Karakaâs foundation is steel, its interior will appear as a beautiful historic artifact.
*KARAKA (KHA-RAH-KHA â a word probably comes from Arabic â karrâka, meaning easy Vessel; English - carrack, French -carraque, Dutch - kraeck, Spanish - carraca, Italian - caracca) is a large sailing vessel used between 14-17th century, was intended for cargo transporta.
Since no maps or blueprints of an original karaka exist, the reconstruction of Karaka was a challenge.
Much information was gathered from assorted descriptions and pictures found at the Dubrovnik Maritime Museum.
According to information there, in the early 15th century karakas were the largest ships in the Adriatic Sea, and in the 16th century they were some of the largest vessels in the world.
During the 16th century, when the Dubrovnik Republic was at its peak, its shipbuilding industry produced almost 200 ships for the seas of the worlds.
Citizens of Dubrovnik had earned a reputation as very distinguished builders of great karaka and galleon ships.
Thatâs why the name âArgosyâ (derived from Ragusa, as Dubrovnik was formerly known) became a synonym for a great trading ship, likely referring specifically to a karaka ship. It is even mentioned by Shakespeare in his play âThe Merchant of Veniceâ.
Between the 14th and 17th centuries, a karaka ship was normally quite large, one of the largest ships of the day.
With all of its typical trading activity, it was also one of the most important sailboats of the Mediterranean Sea.
Karakas can truly be thought as the predecessors to the three-mast sailboats that developed and thrived until the 19th century.
To recreate the proper 16th century feel, attention was given to every possible detail in the reconstruction process.
At the same time, many aspects of the ship have been adjusted to modern tourism standards.
Even though the Karakaâs foundation is steel, its interior will appear as a beautiful historic artifact.
*KARAKA (KHA-RAH-KHA â a word probably comes from Arabic â karrâka, meaning easy Vessel; English - carrack, French -carraque, Dutch - kraeck, Spanish - carraca, Italian - caracca) is a large sailing vessel used between 14-17th century, was intended for cargo transporta.
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