The gondola (English: /ˈɡɒndələ/, Italian:[ˈɡondola]; Venetian: góndoła, Venetian:[ˈɡoŋdoɰa]) is a traditional, flat-bottomedVenetianrowingboat, well suited to the conditions of the Venetian lagoon. It is typically propelled by a gondolier, who uses a rowing oar, which is not fastened to the hull, in a sculling manner, and also acts as the rudder. The uniqueness of the gondola includes its being asymmetrical along the length, making the single-oar propulsion more efficient.
For centuries, the gondola was a major means of transportation and the most common watercraft within Venice. In modern times, the boats still do have a role in public transport in the city, serving as traghetti (small ferries) over the Grand Canal operated by two oarsmen. (Full article...)
Image 15According to Eurostat and the European Railway Agency, the fatality risk for passengers and occupants on European railways is 28 times lower when compared with car usage (based on data by EU-27 member nations, 2008–2010). (from Rail transport)
Image 38A 16th-century mine-cart, an early example of un-powered rail transport, used man power to operate. (from Rail transport)
Image 39Bardon Hill box in England (seen here in 2009) is a Midland Railway box dating from 1899, although the original mechanical lever frame has been replaced by electrical switches. (from Rail transport)
Image 40The Great North Road near High gate on the approach to London before turnpiking. The highway was deeply rutted and spread onto adjoining land. (from Road transport)
Image 44Passengers waiting to board a tube train on the London Underground in the early 1900s (sketch by unknown artist)
Image 45A cast iron fishbelly edge rail manufactured by Outram at the Butterley Company for the Cromford and High Peak Railway in 1831; these are smooth edge rails for wheels with flanges. (from Rail transport)
Image 61German soldiers in a railway car on the way to the front in August 1914. The message on the car reads Von München über Metz nach Paris ("From Munich via Metz to Paris"). (from Rail transport)
Image 62European rail subsidies in euros per passenger-km for 2008 (from Rail transport)
Image 63Map of world railway network as of 2022 (from Rail transport)
Image 65Customized motorcycle to maximize load capacity. Mobility is important for motorcycles, which are primarily used for transporting light cargo in urban areas. (from Transport)
Image 66Modes of road transport in Dublin, 1929 (from Road transport)
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