The Archaeology of Ships of War: International Conference : Selected Papers
England: Anthony Nelson Publishers, 1995.
No Flaws or Blemishes but minimal shelf handling; Still Gift Quality. The bindings are tight and square. Text is clean, 10.75 inches tall; 192 pages with an index; illustrated with numerous drawing s and b/w photographs.
This is a influential work edited by Mensun Bound, offering an in-depth exploration of naval warfare through the lens of maritime archaeology. This volume compiles the proceedings from an international conference held in Greenwich in 1992, marking a significant contribution to the field of underwater archaeology.
The book is divided into three main sections:
+++ Excavations and Interpretations: This section features 13 papers detailing the archaeological investigations of various warship wrecks, spanning from the 1st century BC to the 19th century. Notable studies include the examination of a possible 1st-century BC warship off Sicily, the Tudor warship Mary Rose, and the Confederate raider C.S.S. Alabama.
+++ Ordnance: Three papers delve into the study of shipboard guns, including a typology of wrought-iron swivel guns and an analysis of armament on English East India Company ships.
+++ Construction, Reconstruction, and Preservation: This section comprises eight papers discussing topics such as wooden warship building practices and the restoration of Royal Navy ships like Victory, Trincomalee, and Warrior.
Item #20301
ISBN: 0904614522
Price: $65.00
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