THE CONSTRUCTION
Khalid Hammoud led the building of Phoenicia on Arwad Island in 2007-08. Using traditional methods and construction techniques, it is the only working replica of a Phoenician vessel in the World. Academics and specialists researched and advised on the ship’s construction, primarily based on the wreck of the Jules Vernes 7, found in the Mediterranean and dates back to around 600BC. Construction materials include Aleppo pine, Mediterranean oak, walnut, Mediterranean pine, Mediterranean cypress, handmade olive wood tenons, and iron nails.
SPECIFICATIONS
Weight: 50 tons
Overall length: 20 meters
Beam: 5.8 meters
Draft: 1.5 meters
Freeboard: 1.3 meters
Number of sails: 1
Mast height: 15 meters
Rig: Square rig
Steering oars: 2
Yard: 2 joined timbers 14 meters