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 R.S. Bagnall R. Casagrande-Kim A. Ersoy C. Tanriver B. Yolaçan Graffiti from the Basilica in the Agora of Smyrna First published by the Institute for the Study of the Ancient World and the New York University Press, 2016. New York 2016 EDR SMYDP0342 AGP AGP-SMYDP0342 Graffito/incised Dimensions: 41 42 ((:navis)) boat Smyrna 0180-0300 C.E. Basilica of the Agora of Smyrna, Izmir, Turkey

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Graffito of a ship, located on the southern face of Pier A34, between Bay 22 and Bay 23, looking into the Basilica’s northern corridor. Several incised lines around and over this graffito complicate its interpretation. The vessel is sailing on starboard tack. The hull is rounded, and the keel rises sharply toward the stern. No oars are visible. The prow is plain, whereas at the stern a rectangular feature can be interpreted as the covered structure protecting the steersman (κυβερνήτης). Behind it, the pole holding the pennon (ταινία) is visible. The main mast is rendered in a single vertical line that extends beyond the short and straight yard. The sail is short but elongated toward the right, probably to suggest that a strong wind is filling it and propelling the boat forward.

Bagnall, R. S. et al., Graffiti from the Basilica in the Agora of Smyrna (2016): 232.

Drawing of a boat