Launch
The word barge comes from the Italian language ( Italian barcaccia ) and originally referred to the largest dinghy of a warship .
In the days of sailing , the barge usually stood together with the pinasse , the second largest dinghy, on the barring between the fore and main mast . The launch was launched, among other things, to fetch drinking water or to make landings. The launch of a frigate or corvette was about twelve meters long, had 14 to 16 oars and two square , lugger or gaff sails . The modern launches are motor boats and unarmed (motor launches).
Since the end of the 19th century, non-military transport ships - passenger ships such as work boats - have been referred to as barges in ports in German-speaking countries . In the Port of Hamburg in particular , the local barges are often used, mainly as tugs for barges and for passenger tours . The river boat church also uses a launch. The traditional launch has a covered driver's cab at the front; behind it there are benches for passengers on each side of the ship.
See also
Web links
- Launch. In: Digital dictionary of the German language . Retrieved October 6, 2019