02-06-2013, 11:38 PM
As a former professional on the water, I'm sure the object is not an oarlock. Ancient oarlocks were two heavy dowels fitted in the boat's gunnel. Metal oarlocks of today reach higher than this thing, and they are recurved so the oar will not pop out when pulled with force.
Alan J. Campbell
member of Legio III Cyrenaica and the Uncouth Barbarians
Author of:
The Demon's Door Bolt (2011)
Forging the Blade (2012)
"It's good to be king. Even when you're dead!"
Old Yuezhi/Pazyrk proverb
member of Legio III Cyrenaica and the Uncouth Barbarians
Author of:
The Demon's Door Bolt (2011)
Forging the Blade (2012)
"It's good to be king. Even when you're dead!"
Old Yuezhi/Pazyrk proverb