Male passengers were fastened to the boat by leather straps, which served the double purpose of hauling traces and to prevent [the men] from drowning should they accidentally fall into the water.
في الوقت نفسه ،‏ كانت هذه الاحزمة تمنع الرجال من الغرق اذا وقعوا خطأ في الماء .‏