The Croatian Army is helping recover an 18-metre replica of an ancient Roman ship that became stranded on the banks of the Drava River near Osijek after water levels fell sharply.
The five-tonne wooden vessel, Danuvina Alacris, is a replica of a Roman galley built as part of a project involving Germany’s University of Erlangen-Nuremberg. It was left at risk of serious damage after the low water level prevented it from continuing its journey.
The Croatian Army is now working to move the ship back into the river. The operation is currently planned for Wednesday, Aug. 26, depending on the arrival of special loading beams and towing equipment organised by the German university.
Croatian Defence Minister Ivan Anušić visited the soldiers working on the recovery. He had earlier approved assistance to the University of Erlangen-Nuremberg after the Croatian Army was asked to help because of concerns that the ship could collapse.
He said the operation would
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