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September 11, 1910
Daily Press
Newport News, Virginia
What is this article about?
In Venice, romantic gondolas are being replaced by efficient American motor boats, introduced by wealthy residents and adopted municipally, offering cheaper fares and less disturbance but ending the traditional gondolier songs.
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Passing of the Gondola.
The romantic gondolas no longer hold full sway on the beautiful canals of Venice. They have been replaced not by steam or gasoline launches but the American motor boats. The first motor boats on the canal were those ordered by wealthy Americans and Venetians, desirous of greater speed and comfort than was attainable with the gondolas. Then the city took a hand and established the transportation system of its own.
The fare on the municipal motor boats is about two cents in our money. One great advantage of the American motor boat over the gasoline or steam launch is that it does not "kick up" the waves against the houses as do those higher built craft. It is contended that the romantic gondola is doomed on account of the American invasion of motor boats. The advance is less beautiful, but more practical. Instead of the gentle song of the gondolier, is heard the whistle of the motor boat.
The romantic gondolas no longer hold full sway on the beautiful canals of Venice. They have been replaced not by steam or gasoline launches but the American motor boats. The first motor boats on the canal were those ordered by wealthy Americans and Venetians, desirous of greater speed and comfort than was attainable with the gondolas. Then the city took a hand and established the transportation system of its own.
The fare on the municipal motor boats is about two cents in our money. One great advantage of the American motor boat over the gasoline or steam launch is that it does not "kick up" the waves against the houses as do those higher built craft. It is contended that the romantic gondola is doomed on account of the American invasion of motor boats. The advance is less beautiful, but more practical. Instead of the gentle song of the gondolier, is heard the whistle of the motor boat.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
Curiosity
What themes does it cover?
Fortune Reversal
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Venice Gondolas
Motor Boats
American Invasion
Transportation Change
Municipal System
Where did it happen?
Venice Canals
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Location
Venice Canals
Story Details
Traditional gondolas in Venice are being supplanted by American motor boats for speed and comfort, with the city establishing a municipal system at low fares; motor boats cause less wave disturbance and signal the end of romantic gondolier traditions.