Was it possible to navigate a river against the current on a medieval boat?

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In response to question (1), very much so. You could row the boat, you could pole it, you could have it towed by people or beasts of burden, or if the wind was in your favor, you could sail up the river. Poling and towing, in particular, could be used on any navigable river regardless of how strong the current was.

Mark 8524

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Yes. Punts, Barges and Hulks were poled or towed up river.

Here's a book with multiple chapters focused on Southern Northern Europe: Medieval Boat and Ship Finds of Germany, the Low Countries, and Northeast France

Samuel Russell 14620

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