Luzzu Luzzu A luzzu () is a traditional fishing boat from the Maltese islands. They are usually painted in bright colours, while the bow has a pair of eyes. Luzzus have existed since ancient times. The word "luzzu" derives from the Sicilian "guzzu" (which itself is derived from the Italian "guzzo"). A "guzzu" or "guzzo" is a common fishing or transport vessel used in Italy and Sicily. The plural of "luzzu" is "lzuz". Luzzus are sturdy boats with a double-ended hull. The design of the Luzzu, like that of another Maltese boat, the "dgħajsa", is believed to date back to Phoenician
Pontoon bridge and sank. The bridge was rebuilt in 1993. A minor disaster occurs if anchors or connections between the pontoon bridge segments fail. This may happen because of overloading, extreme weather or flood. The bridge disintegrates and parts of it start to float away. Many cases are known. When the Lacey V. Murrow Memorial Bridge sank, it severed the anchor cables of the bridge parallel to it. A powerful tugboat pulled on that bridge against the wind during a subsequent storm, and prevented further damage. Pontoon bridge A pontoon bridge (or ponton bridge), also known as a floating bridge, uses floats