The Copper Ship a medieval shipwreck and its cargo

Abstract

A medieval copper ship sailing in the Baltic. Analysis of ships construction based on the elements of the wreck found on the Gdansk coast. Drawings, photos, digital visualizations of the construction elements. Examples cross-sections of the ship and parts and example of the typical method for caulking seams. The genesis of ships such as Coga, Carrack, Holk and comparison of European constructions based on examples. Paper Included information about medieval Slavic boatbuilding and its connection with Scandinavian boatbuilding art, as well as sailing in the Baltic Sea. A lot of information on archeology and history of the southern Baltic.