2/13/2023 0 Comments Aegean ship starbound![]() ![]() The Isthmus of Corinth, showing the modern canal. Even though the gradient of the road only went up to approximately 3%, it is still a feat of engineering - and brute strength - to move such huge vessels overland in this way.Ĭonjuring up scenes reminiscent of the slaves pulling and moving the massive blocks of the Pyramids in ancient Egypt, human power combined with great technological know-how allowed the Diolkos to function for many centuries.ĭeep grooves in the stones made sure the undercarriage and its precious burden would stay firmly on track all the way to the other side of the isthmus. ![]() Looking much like the undercarriages of a freight train today, these had huge wheels along both sides they would transport the vessels all the way to the other end of the Diolkos. Next, they would be pulled up another stone ramp to get them atop an iron undercarriage. Then the massive vessels were turned on a 90-degree angle to line them up with the Diolkos, using huge winches powered by several men. ![]() Once they were on dry land, the ships were then stripped of their masts and other movables to make them as light as possible. Then the men hauled them onto a stout wooden frame, or sledge, atop the ramp. ![]()
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