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Slide 2 The mythical birth of Naples In Greek mythology, the Sirens were dangerous creatures, portrayed as seductresses who lured nearby sailors with their enchanting music and voices to shipwreck on the rocky coast of their island. ITSGI "Carlo Alberto Dalla Chiesa" Afragola, Italy Slide 3 According to legend, Partenope fell in love with Ulysses, but despised by him, jumped into the water. She was so beautiful and the sea couldnt accept her death so she was turned in the island of Megaride, and this was the first nucleus of the Italian southern city Naples. The myth of Parthenope was born by the Greek people who created a trading colony on the island of Megaride (where now there is the Castel dell'Ovo) ITSGI "Carlo Alberto Dalla Chiesa" Afragola, Italy Slide 4 Maritime culture in the Campania region dates back to the Iron age when the site of Miseno became harbour in the IV century a.d. Its relevance grew with the passing of time during the Augustan age but it later lost its power with the fall of the Roman empire. The harbour anyway, already had its value and it was divided into two parts: an inner part devoted to shipping maintenance and an outer part which was the real harbour itself. Sight of the Miseno Cape and Procida NEAPOLITAN MARITIME HISTORY ITSGI "Carlo Alberto Dalla Chiesa" Afragola, Italy Slide 5 Under the Borbons reign (XVIII century) the port of Naples was one of the strongest ports in Europe. Photograph of Giorgio Sommer (1860-1870) of the port of Naples, seen from the sea. Arms of the army of the sea. Arrival of Carlo of Bourbon in Naples seen from the port. ITSGI "Carlo Alberto Dalla Chiesa" Afragola, Italy THE PORT OF NAPLES Slide 6 Today the port of Naples has trade relations with Africa and Asia. It has got modern infrastructures and new buildings created by the architect Cesare Bazzani. THE PORT OF NAPLES TODAY The Beverello Pier and Angioino Pier, Megaride islet and DellOvo Castel ITSGI "Carlo Alberto Dalla Chiesa" Afragola, Italy Slide 7 SHIPYARDS IN CASTELLAMMARE DI STABIA Since the end of 1500, there were, in Catellamare di Stabia, lots of shipyards, able to realize more complex boats such as the Amerigo Vespucci and the Cristoforo Colombo. Today, the Amerigo Vespucci is the School boat of the Italian navy, and the Cristoforo Colombo was sold to Russia. ITSGI "Carlo Alberto Dalla Chiesa" Afragola, Italy Slide 8 FISHBOATS: THE GOZZO OR THE CROP ITSGI "Carlo Alberto Dalla Chiesa" Afragola, Italy Fishmen at work The roning crop The motor boat Slide 9 An important Neapolitan fisherman was Masaniello who became leader of the revolt against Spanish Habsburg rule in Naples in 1647. Masaniello, fisherman and fishmonger like his father, was described by his contemporaries as: "...a young man of twenty-seven, beautiful and graceful in appearance, his face was brown and somewhat burned by the sun: black eyes, blond hair, with locks that ran down its neck." Often, to escape taxation, he brought the fish directly to the homes of nobles, but was almost always caught in the act by the tax collectors and imprisoned. ITSGI "Carlo Alberto Dalla Chiesa" Afragola, Italy Slide 10 During the first half of the XVII century the viceroy of Naples imposed a new tax on fruit, the ordinary food of the poor, thus causing general discontent. Masaniello led the revolt and was elected captain. To discipline the mob the viceroy invited Masaniello over his palace and offered him a pension. He refused and for this reason he was later beheaded as he didnt want to end up his life away from the sea. ITSGI "Carlo Alberto Dalla Chiesa" Afragola, Italy Slide 11 The Italian big migration, started about the end of XIX century, and had among its main centers the city of Naples from which port the route to Europe and America was marked. The emigration deeply affected Naples, leaving a lot of documentary evidence which is kept in The State Archive of Naples. ITSGI "Carlo Alberto Dalla Chiesa" Afragola, Italy Slide 12 Other useful documents such as supervisor activities carried out by the police are stated in the many immigrations dossiers. The most common abuse was clandestine migration. Example of ticket issued by the steam Navigation Company for the price of 1000 liras sailing from Naples to America. This picture shows the most common routes during the big migration of the 1880: Central America, Argentina, Brazil and USA. ITSGI "Carlo Alberto Dalla Chiesa" Afragola, Italy Slide 13 The journey is very long: it is directed to central America and lasts 15 days. The ad has a nice slogan: it promises the journey to be quick, confortable and cheap. This poster portrays a ship sailing from the 2 most important Harbour in Italy: Genova, situated in the north of Italy and Naples, situated in the south. The 3 class passengers Under this label went those citizens whose economic condition didnt allow them to have a sheltered place in an indoor deck. They would spend days and nights outside with every climate. Thats why just few of them would have a safe arrival or destination. ITSGI "Carlo Alberto Dalla Chiesa" Afragola, Italy Slide 14 Slide 15 Peel the potatoes and mix it with fish in a big pan adding the tomato sauce. Add some olive oil and oregano and oven bake it for 45-50 minutes. The word Baccal is of Spanish origins (bacalao) and indicates dried, salted fish. The baccal is a typical Neapolitan dish and is first fried up and then oven baked. It represents a second course and it is usually accompanied by a salad. Then, the tomatoes, capers, pine nuts, the olives and some salt are added. During the cooking some water needs to be added to. Later, pre-heat the oven 180. Clean the codfish and chop it. Pan fry it in olive oil for 5 minutes. ITSGI "Carlo Alberto Dalla Chiesa" Afragola, Italy Slide 16 S' marenaro e tiro 'a rezza: ma, p''allerezza, stngo a mur... Vide ca sbatte ll'onna comm'a stu core cc; de lacreme te 'nfonne ca 'o faje annammur... Viene, 'nterr'a 'sta rena nce avimm''a recrij; che scenne la serena... io po' stngo a cant. Vicin' mare,............ O Marenariello Oje n', fa' priesto viene! nun mme f spantec... ca pure 'a rezza vne ch'a mare st' a men... Mh, stienne sti bbraccelle, ajutame a tir... ca stu marenariello te v' sempe abbracci. Vicin' mare, facimmo 'ammore, a core a core, pe' nce spass ITSGI "Carlo Alberto Dalla Chiesa" Afragola, Italy Oje n', io tiro 'a rezza e tu statte a guard... li pisce, p''a prijezza, comme stanno a zump!... E vide, pure 'e stelle tu faje annammur... ca stu marenariello, tu faje suspir... Vicin' mare, . This is an example of neapolitan lyric devoted to the sea which has a strong cultural tradition. The title Marinariello means young sailor.