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 Earl of Shrewsbury crossed the Oise river across a pontoon bridge of portable leather vessels in 1441. Ottoman engineers built a pontoon bridge across the Golden Horn during the Siege of Constantinople (1453), using over a thousand barrels. The bridge was strong enough to support carts. The Ottoman Army constructed a pontoon bridge during the Siege of Rhodes (1480). Venetian pioneers built a floating bridge across the Adige at the Battle of Calliano (1487). The Spanish Army constructed a pontoon bridge at the Battle of Garigliano (1503). The Spanish Army of Flanders under Alexander Farnese, Duke of Parma built an