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p. 244. “The Marine Arsenal of Constantinople is situated upon the Porte, in that part of it opposite the city, where it begins to widen. One part of this Arsenal is set a part for building large ships, and the other for small vessels. A very large dome was built, to secure them, while on the stocks, from the injuries of the weather; but whether it be from custom, or for convenience, the large ships are always built in the open air, and the dome is only used for the construction of the galleys and galliots. All the magazines for the service of the fleet are within the inclosure of this Arsenal, the circumference of which is about three miles, and it is well secured from fire and thieves, by a strong stone wall; the magazines are covered with lead; their number is greatly increased of late years, and they are full of stores of all forts. This short account of the Arsenal was necessary in this place, as introductory to the next article, but it will be enlarged in the general description of the public edifices of Constantinople.”
Source
Elias Habesci. The present state of the Ottoman empire containing a more accurate and interesting account of the religion, manners, government, customs, military establishment and amusements etc. London, 1784. Translation of the in the French language manuscript written by Habesci who lived for years at Constantinople serving at the court.
p. 244. “The Marine Arsenal of Constantinople is situated upon the Porte, in that part of it opposite the city, where it begins to widen. One part of this Arsenal is set a part for building large ships, and the other for small vessels. A very large dome was built, to secure them, while on the stocks, from the injuries of the weather; but whether it be from custom, or for convenience, the large ships are always built in the open air, and the dome is only used for the construction of the galleys and galliots. All the magazines for the service of the fleet are within the inclosure of this Arsenal, the circumference of which is about three miles, and it is well secured from fire and thieves, by a strong stone wall; the magazines are covered with lead; their number is greatly increased of late years, and they are full of stores of all forts. This short account of the Arsenal was necessary in this place, as introductory to the next article, but it will be enlarged in the general description of the public edifices of Constantinople.”
Source
Elias Habesci. The present state of the Ottoman empire containing a more accurate and interesting account of the religion, manners, government, customs, military establishment and amusements etc. London, 1784. Translation of the in the French language manuscript written by Habesci who lived for years at Constantinople serving at the court.
