Ancient Greek Boat

Type: Olka

History: Olka was an ancient Greek ship, propelled by a square cloth. Its use was mainly commercial, and it was divided into those transported types, as for transport corn, wine, marble,wood and other materials. The name of the Olka comes from the Greek word elko, that mean I pull. It was one of the most useful ships in the ancient world. Its use helped the Greeks to get in touch with other humans civilizations and to create their supreme culture.

Date: 600 bc

Size: 70 cm Small Edition

Construction materials: Primary materials as pine wood, walnut wood, rope, sacks, sail cloth, bows, arrows, ancient Greek vases, shields, swords, anchor.

Construction way of building: ‘’Micro-shipbuilding,’’ old and rare authentic Greek traditional way of construction, this’s mean REAL BOAT in SMALL SIZE.

Design: According the ancient Greek traditional way of naval ship building.

Base: Pine wood.