Wooden Ship Building and the Interpretation of Shipwrecks - Hardcover

Steffy, J. Richard

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0890965528 ISBN 13: 9780890965528

Publisher: Texas A&M University Press, 1994

Synopsis

This guide to wooden boats and ships is intended for use by nautical archaeologists and historians, and those involved in documenting and interpreting the remains of wrecks or abandoned vessels. The first part of the book introduces the discipline and presents basic information on ship and boat and ship construction. Part two investigates ancient, medieval, and postmedieval shipwrecks in turn, and represents a cross section of shipbuilding technology as seen through the interpretation of a select group of finds. The final part addresses the techniques of recording hull remains, assembling archival information, reconstructing vessels, and converting data into plans and publications, based on work done on previous projects. Also included is an illustrated glossary, specifically designed for archaeological use, and a select bibliography.

About this title

About the Author

J. RICHARD STEFF'S lifelong interest in ships and seafaring was directed toward nautical archaeology in the mid-1960s. Since then, he has been involved in numerous shipwreck excavation projects in Europe, Asia, and North America. His most recent research has been directed toward ancient and early medieval craft. He was awarded a MacArthur Foundation fellowship in 1985 in recognition of his contributions to the field. He was the Sara W. and George O. Yamini Professor of Nautical Archaeology, Emeritus, at Texas A&M University and the Institute of Nautical Archaeology.

Edition details

• Publisher: Texas A&M University Press
• Publication date: 1994
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0890965528
• ISBN 13: 9780890965528
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 328