Shipwreck Archaeology
A special issue of Heritage (ISSN 2571-9408). This special issue belongs to the section "Underwater Heritage".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (31 December 2022) | Viewed by 27734
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This volume is dedicated to shipwreck archaeology, a discipline evolving over the last 70 years. A shipwreck and its artifacts represent a moment frozen in time, and underwater archaeology can offer a unique opportunity to explore it, contributing new and valuable information, and enriching our understanding of the past.
The construction of an ancient wooden ship combined traditional shipbuilding design, techniques and skills: choosing and felling the trees, the carpentry of the timbers, shaping the hull, fastenings and assembly, leading to the launch and fitting out of the seaworthy ship.
The underwater excavation of a shipwreck is an expensive and demanding task, influenced by the time available and weather constraints. Its aim, based on its archaeological remains and that of its contents, is to provide not only a detailed description of its construction, but also to describe the original ship, life aboard, the ship’s origin, the route of its last voyage and information on trade.
Original research articles or comprehensive reviews are invited on the following or related topics:
- Cargoes and special artifacts
- The human factor: shipwrights, crew, passengers
- In-situ conservation and preservation of shipwrecks
- Studies in ancient ship construction
- Underwater excavation and documentation methods
Dr. Deborah Cvikel
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- Conservation
- Maritime heritage
- Ship construction
- Underwater archaeology
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