“Tserniki” of Mykonos

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With this model I put an end to the series of Greek boats that I have been doing lately

The model represents a “tserniki” from Mykonos, whose main sail (which the Greek call “semi-lateen”) actually consists of a gaff or gaff sail mounted on a long yard. The sail remains aft of the mast, but the yardarm crosses it and continues forward without rag. It is very reminiscent of the old gaffsails that appeared on the ships of the 17th century and that were gradually replacing, it seems that cutting them down, the lateensails ones that were armed on the mizzen mast.

The “semi-lateen” rig was sometimes considered by some to be a “sakoleva” type rig, but there is no doubt that there are notable differences between the two.

The model reproduces a small merchant and fishing ship from the late 19th and early 20th centuries, and can be seen in old photos of the Cyclades Islands.

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Another beauty Javier!
Υour entire collection is amazing. Someone can see the maritime tradition and the interaction of the peoples of the Mediterranean and thus it should be considared as a significant future legacy and not only for ship modelers.
Many thanks for your work on Gr models.
Thanasis
 
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