Kondura or Condura ( el, ϰονδοῦρα) was a type of ship used on the eastern shores of the Adriatic. It is first mentioned and described in the 10th century as part of the medieval

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n navy. It is also mentioned in the 14th century as a type of ship used by the

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. The condura was long.

Condura Croatica

In 1966, remains of two ships were accidentally found by the port of Nin, which, in 1974, were taken out and transferred to

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to restore and conserve the remains. Through radiocarbon dating, it was established that these ships sailed from the end of 11th century to the start of 12th century.

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*http://www.enciklopedija.hr/natuknica.aspx?id=32756 Naval sailing ship types Maritime archaeology Ships of Croatia Ships built in Croatia Maritime history of Croatia {{ship-stub LINK https://venicexplorer.net/tradizione/barche/gondola.php?hlangs=en# The gondola is the World most famous Venetian boat. The etymology of its name is uncertain, it could be a portmanteau word between the verb dondolare (to rock gently) and the Middle Age Greek kondura, short-tailed boat - ancient gondolas, indeed, had a less soaring stern than today´s ones - or maybe from Latin cunula, rocking crib.