Craft sheet for a Roman cargo ship
The detailed and lovingly designed construction sheet for a Roman cargo ship enables information to be conveyed in a playful way and thus teaches a lot about the structure and function of these transport ships.
The Roman cargo ship as the backbone of Roman trade
When asked today about the most important reasons for the strength and stability of the Roman Empire at that time, the first thing that is mentioned is the military superiority of the Roman legions or the form of rule by the emperor and senate. However, the really important reasons are quickly overlooked. The lively trade within the huge empire and also in the neighboring countries played an equally important role. Without it, the empire would never have been able to supply such a large number of inhabitants and, of course, the enormous military apparatus. This meant that many goods and supplies had to be transported quickly and cheaply across the empire. Since the Roman cargo ships could take a direct route through the Mediterranean, the transportation routes and thus the transportation times were shortened enormously.
- Scale 1:100
- Ship dimensions L 26cm,W 12cm,H 22cm
- 3 modeling sheets from Schreiber Modellbau
- without strings
- Difficulty level: Medium
The robust workhorse of the fleet with many details
With this modeling sheet, a model of such a Roman cargo ship can be recreated in many fine details. This set is strongly oriented towards the original, which is shown, for example, by the compact design of the model. Typical of Roman cargo ships were the square sails, which were revolutionary for the time and one of which was on board each ship. A smaller foresail was intended to increase both the speed and maneuverability of the ship. In both the model and the historical Roman cargo ships, the mast boom was connected directly to the keel through the upper deck, which gave them greater stability. The short but bulbous hull was a generous cargo hold, which did not impair maneuverability at sea.
A living history lesson in miniature
Thanks to the lightweight construction and the high level of detail of the model, you can learn a lot about the form, function and construction of a Roman cargo ship. Bring a piece of nautical history into your home and let yourself be inspired by the fascinating history of seafaring.
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