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Re:Mexico building rail rival as water shortages drain Panam... by wolverine876 on Sunday January 14, 2024 @06:11PM (#38995427)
It apparently was done in ancient Greece. Look up the Diolkos of Corinth.
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Re:Mexico building rail rival as water shortages drain Panam... by mr_toad on Sunday January 14, 2024 @07:16PM (#38995877)
Triremes had to be regularly lifted out of the water or they would become waterlogged. They were surprisingly light weight, and could actually be carried onto a beach by their crew.
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