Ship Design and Construction
The Dawn Treader – which is described in great detail early in the book – is stated as having a gilded bow that resembles a dragon's head and wings and is its primary feature. Many artists have adopted this design in their illustrations so that the figurehead resembles the neck and head of a dragon. In the BBC adaptation they designed the ship so that the wings of the dragon ran along the port and starboard sides. Her hull is painted a rich green, with smooth, flowing lines from bow to stern. A single mast extends from the center of the main deck, and holds a single, large, square, purple sail.
Though the Dawn Treader is but a shadow of the great Narnian ships that sailed in the Golden Age, she is described in the book as a beautiful ship, almost a work of art. She is driven by sail, but can also be rowed using oars.
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