Ancient Ships

Erscheinungsjahr 2013
ISBN: 978-1-107-61571-7
Verlag: Cambridge University Press

Buch, Englisch, 152 Seiten, Format (B × H): 152 mm x 229 mm, Gewicht: 231 g

Originally published in 1894, this book presents a detailed study of ships from the Mediterranean area during the period 1000 BC to 1000 AD. Evidence is drawn from written sources, including inscriptions and literature, and material sources, such as the ruins of the docks at Athens and small surviving pieces of the ships themselves. The text provides detailed information on the structural elements of ships and includes an appendix section on different types of ship. Illustrative figures are also included. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in the ancient world and shipping.

Zielgruppe

This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in the ancient world and shipping.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Torr, Cecil

Fachgebiete

• Geisteswissenschaften Geschichtswissenschaft Alte Geschichte & Archäologie Geschichte der klassischen Antike
• Geisteswissenschaften Geschichtswissenschaft Geschichtswissenschaft Allgemein Historiographie
• Geisteswissenschaften Geschichtswissenschaft Geschichtliche Themen Geschichte der Schifffahrt

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Preface; 1. Ships with oars; 2. Dimensions of the ships; 3. Tonnage of the ships; 4. Materials for ship-building; 5. Structure of the hull; 6. Anchors and cables; 7. Steering-gear; 8. Rigging; 9. Flags and lights; 10. Sounding-lead, log, etc.; 11. Ship's boat; Appendix on types of ships; Index to subjects; Index to technical terms; Index to authorities; Index to illustrations; Illustrations.