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Post by **Roy Hersh** » Sat Feb 25, 2006 4:32 am

Before the dams tamed the Douro River, we all know that the incredible currents and white water made it treacherous for the Barco Rabelos to make it down river to drop off the pipes of Port in Gaia. So, how did the boats get back up the river, given they did not have motors and relied on sails and oars?

pgwerner · Post by **pgwerner** » Sat Feb 25, 2006 9:16 pm

Just checked Mayson's "Port and the Duoro" - the calmer stretches could be navigated by sail power alone. For the rapids, the rabelo would be a hitched to a team of oxen along the shore and dragged upriver by sheer animal power.

Steven Kooij · Post by **Steven Kooij** » Wed Mar 01, 2006 4:02 pm

I think I even have a picture of it...allow me some time to find, scan and post it!

Post by **Roy Hersh** » Wed Mar 08, 2006 2:10 pm

Thanks Steven, that would be excellent!