Which wine was traditionally transported downriver in Rabelo boats?
Rabelo boat most efficient means of transport between the Douro Valley, where port wine is produced, and the city of Porto, where it was traded and exported worldwide. The name "rabelo" means 'little tail', on account of the long timber projection from the rear of the boat which is used to steer the vessel. Although not in commercial use anymore, these vessels may still be seen, belonging to port wine companies, along the river in Porto and Gaia. Every year on June 24, St John's Day, is held a race of rabelo boats, an important and popular event of the festivities of
Mike Rabelo 19, 2010, he was released, after batting .143 with one home run and eight RBIs. Rabelo was the hitting coach for the Gulf Coast League Tigers and the Short season A Connecticut Tigers. He was hired as manager of the Connecticut Tigers for the 2014 season. On October 20, 2016, Rabelo was promoted to the West Michigan Whitecaps managerial position. On December 13, 2018, Rabelo was promoted again as the Erie SeaWolves' manager. Mike currently resides in Florida with his wife Erin and two daughters. Mike Rabelo Michael Gregory Rabelo (born January 17, 1980) is a former Major League Baseball