NOAH'S ARK SIZE OF LINER.

Rodney and Otamatea Times, Waitemata and Kaipara Gazette, 23 June 1915, Page 6

NOAH'S ARK SIZE OF LINER.

It is generally agreed that Noah's ark measured about 450 ft. in length, 75ft. in breadth, and 45ft. in depth. It is interesting to note that the proportions of these dimensions are practically the same as those of the great" modern ocean liners

The Greeks and the Bomans constructed several large vessels measuring upwards of 500 ft. These were built for the emperors or rulers, and were little more than enormous scows, without any means of propulsion.

A vessel 420 ft. in length was built by Ptolemy, which was propelled by 500 rowers, arranged in five banks, using oars 57ft. in length.

The fame of the Thalamegus still lives. This boat, which measured 300 ft. in length, 40ft. in breadth, and 60ft. in depth, was said to have been the most beautiful craft in antiquity, and was used exclusively by the Emperor.

A king of Syracuse is also credited with having built a very palatial boat, whose cabins were hung with costly silks and decorated with rare statues. After the decline of the Roman Empire no great ships were constructed for more than 1000 years.

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