The Wine Boats of the Douro River 1923

Overview

The Douro River in Portugal. L/S of two large oxen pulling a cart holding a barrel of wine. A man follows behind the cart holding a long stick. The river can be seen behind him. L/S of a small boat being rowed on the river. Ergo - wine boats load up the big casks - High angle shot of several boats and their cargo of wine casks. M/S of barrels being rolled onto one of the boats. Shot from on board one of the boats showing how the "pilot" of the boat stands high on the back to steer the boa