Monograph of the Moliceiro Boat - 200 Years of History

Far Beyond the Tourist Postcard: The Documentary History of the Lagoon Moliceiro Boat

The moliceiro boat is the ultimate symbol of the Ria de Aveiro, but its true soul goes far beyond the city's urban canals. “Monografia do Barco Moliceiro – 200 Anos de História” (Monograph of the Moliceiro Boat – 200 Years of History) is a profound and rigorous work that refuses the label of a mere repetitive photographic album, asserting itself as the definitive historical and ethnographic survey of this unique vessel. This book rescues and historically justifies a documented history spanning over three centuries.

The reader is invited to journey through the technical and social evolution of the moliceiro, crossing paths with:

The Masters of the Adze and the Axe: A tribute to the recovery of traditional molds and the last shipwrights of the region.

The Regateira Soul: The brilliance of traditional festive regattas, marked by exciting voyages and tacking maneuvers that defy the lagoon's winds.

The Mischievous Art of the Panels: An analysis of the gaudiness, the shapes of the vessel, and the jocose and satirical boldness that decorates its bows.

Whether to understand the crucial role of the moliceiro in harvesting moliço and in the economy of the ria, or to collect an essential piece of Portuguese maritime heritage, this monograph is a must-have investment for historians, naval researchers, and enthusiasts of Aveiro's culture.

Technical Sheet and Details:

• Title: Monograph of the Moliceiro Boat – 200 Years of History
• Approach: Maritime Ethnography, Traditional Shipbuilding, History of the Ria de Aveiro.
• Content: Historical-documentary study, evolution of the vessel, decorative panels, and lagoon navigation techniques.
• Profile: A work of cultural reference and safeguarding of tangible and intangible heritage.