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what is the shelf looking thing at the rear of a Venetian gondola? [SOLVED] (lemmy.world)

submitted 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) by opr to c/whatisthisthing

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At the back of a Venetian gondola there is a small shelf, what is this for? It's not the full width of the stern

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[–] ctmnz 10 points 1 year ago (1 children)

For the gondolier to put his back foot upon when he has to row hard. Gives him more leverage on the oar. I think.

[–] opr 2 points 1 year ago

Thank!

[–] mykl 1 points 1 year ago

Hi @opr, Thanks for asking the question--I'm glad you got an answer so quickly! Can you update the title of the post to add [SOLVED] at the end? Thanks!