Overview

The topic will provide students with the theoretical and practical training necessary for researching ships and ship construction. Students will develop an in-depth knowledge of the basics of recording, representing and interpreting ship construction. Students should expect to learn nautical terminology, the basic components of a ship and activities on … For more content click the Read More button below.

Aims

This topic aims to:

  • Provide students with the theoretical and practical training necessary for understanding ship research and construction
  • Introduce students to the basics of recording, representing and interpreting ship construction and provide practical, hands-on training necessary for an advance understanding of ship research
  • Present students with opportunities to apply their practical and interpretive skills during problem-solving exercises

Learning outcomes

On completion of this topic you will be expected to be able to:
1.
Compare the various processes of ship construction relevant to maritime archaeology
2.
Develop practical skills for recording shipwrecks from basic drawings of artefacts and timbers to full-scale ship lines, construction plans and reconstruction models
3.
Build technical and interpretive skills acquired during the topic to future research projects

Requisites information

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Additional information

Other topic information

SCUBA diving qualifications are not necessary for participation.

Practicum placements are dependent on the availability of a suitable provider. Students may not be able to enrol in this topic if a suitable provider cannot be found.