Preserving the Nautical Traditions and

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Preserving the Nautical Traditions and Maritime
Heritage of Venice, Italy
Brian Catalano Kristen Gervais Ryan Sinapius
www.wpi.edu/kris10 venboats_at_wpi.edu
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History

• Traditional, wooden rowboats once populated the
  canals of Venice.

• Each boat was constructed at traditional Venetian
  boatyards, or squeri.

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Uses of Traditional Boats Today Remiere and
Regate
Remiere Venetian Rowing Clubs

• Large collections of traditional boats

• Coordinate and participate in Regate

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The Problem

• Motorboats are replacing traditional boats on the
  canals.

• Today, traditional boats are used mainly for
  sports or leisure they are no longer used for
  everyday use.

• Many traditional boats are being neglected.

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Fitabatèle

• A number of Squeri and various other
  boat-related organizations are shutting down, and
  a large portion of Venetian history is being lost.

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Addressing the Problem
Arzanà

• Founded in 1992.

• Is focused on the study and conservation of
  historic Venetian boats.

• Has collected nearly 40 traditional boats.

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Addressing the Problem
Mission Statement The goal of this project is
to help Arzanà and to restore and preserve the
nautical traditions of Venice by collecting and
organizing information for the development of
various fundraising and awareness programs.
Objectives

• To expand the catalog of items owned by Arzanà,
  including boats and other maritime accessories.
  
• To document the elements of the nautical heritage
  of Venice.
• To promote awareness of the threat to traditional
  Venetian boats.
• To develop fundraising programs for the
  restoration and preservation of traditional
  Venetian boats.

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Expanding the Arzanà Boats and Accessories Catalog

• Forcole

• Oars

• Boats

• Other Nautical Items

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Forcole
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Forcole Type Breakdown
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Batela
4
Bragozzo
32
Caorlina
1
Caorlina, Homemade
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Gondola
1
Mascareta
3
Peata
18
Sandolo
2
Topo
6
Miscellaneous
 
 
Total
96
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Expanding the Arzanà Boats and Accessories Catalog

• Forcole

• Oars

• Boats

• Other Nautical Items

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Oars
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Expanding the Arzanà Boats and Accessories Catalog

• Forcole

• Oars

• Boats

• Other Nautical Items

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Expanding the Arzanà Boats and Accessories Catalog

• Cataloging the Arzanà Boat Collection

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Expanding the Arzanà Boats and Accessories Catalog

• Forcole

• Oars

• Boats

• Other Nautical Items

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Miscellaneous Items
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Total Arzanà Inventory
96

• Forcole

96

• Oars

2

• Boats

558

• Other Nautical Items

Total
752 Items
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Arzanà Online
Awareness
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Addressing the Problem
Mission Statement The goal of this project is
to help Arzanà and to restore and preserve the
nautical traditions of Venice by collecting and
organizing information for the development of
various fundraising and awareness programs.
Objectives

• To expand the catalog of items owned by Arzanà,
  including boats and other maritime accessories.
  
• To document the elements of the nautical heritage
  of Venice.
• To promote awareness of the threat to traditional
  Venetian boats.
• To develop fundraising programs for the
  restoration and preservation of traditional
  Venetian boats.

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Documenting Nautical Heritage
Museums
Nautical Sites
Squeri
Public Art
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Documenting Nautical Heritage
Major Tour Stops
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Nautical Heritage Brochure
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Nautical Heritage Website
Awareness
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Addressing the Problem
Mission Statement The goal of this project is
to help Arzanà and to restore and preserve the
nautical traditions of Venice by collecting and
organizing information for the development of
various fundraising and awareness programs.
Objectives

• To expand the catalog of items owned by Arzanà,
  including boats and other maritime accessories.
  
• To document the elements of the nautical heritage
  of Venice.
• To promote awareness of the threat to traditional
  Venetian boats.
• To develop fundraising programs for the
  restoration and preservation of traditional
  Venetian boats.

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Fundraising Recommendations

• Public Displays at Arzanà

• Develop connections with other nautical/preservati
  on organizations

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Fundraising Recommendations

• Maintain Website Use

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Fundraising Recommendations
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Acknowledgements

• Arzanà Association
• Giovanni Caniato
• Fabio Gherardi
• Laura Sabbadin
• Bruno Nogara
• Daniela Pavan
• Prof. John Zeugner
• Prof. Fabio Carrera