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51. The Shipping News, Circa 2200 B. C. E.

Author

A. L.

Subjects
*MARITIME history, *HISTORY of shipbuilding, *OCEAN travel, *HISTORY
Abstract

The article discusses historical aspects of ocean vessels and their possible use in travel between Arabia and Indus River civilizations approximately 4,000 years ago. It mentions the sinking of the Magan III during archaeological research in 2005 designed to evaluate ancient travel between Oman and India. The ship's design is discussed.

Published
2010

53. Shipbuilding in 'South County'.

Author

Hall, Lyman

Subjects
*SHIPYARDS, *SHIPWRIGHTS, *AMERICAN Revolutionary War, 1775-1783, *HISTORY of shipbuilding
Abstract

The article offers information on the history of the revolutionary war shipyard of Stephen Steward, a shipwright in Annapolis, Maryland. It highlights Stewart's efforts to construct ships for the defense of the Delaware River as ordered by the Annapolis Council of Safety during the American Revolution. In addition, Stewart's shipyard, which was called the Maryland State Colonial Shipyard, was attacked and burnt by British marines on March 31, 1781.

Published
2008

55. On Deck With China’s Last Junk Builders.

Author

TATLOW, DIDI KIRSTEN

Subjects
*JUNKS, *HISTORY of shipbuilding
Abstract

The article focuses on the lives of traditional Chinese wooden junk builders in Pearl River Delta of southern China, as of February 2017, citing comments from junk builder Wong Kin-kao on history of the profession, and mentions significance of junks in tourism in the area.

Published
2017

56. Hard act to follow.

Author

Scally, Sarah

Subjects
*HISTORIC buildings, *VILLAGES, *HISTORY of shipbuilding
Abstract

This article examines the historic village of Buckler's Hard in Hampshire, Great Britain. The village was constructed in the 18th century by the Duke of Montagu and features period cottages and guides in authentic costumes of the era. Buckler's Hard was a shipbuilding center and at one time made vessels for the Royal Navy.

Published
2006

57. Voyage to the past.

Author

Wraige, Helen

Subjects
*HISTORY of shipbuilding, *SHIP restoration, *TECHNOLOGICAL innovations
Abstract

Focuses on the history of boat and shipbuilding in Great Britain. Preservation and restoration of ships with historical importance; Creation of a finite element model for sensitivity analysis of ships by Brown and Root Inc.; Use of technological innovated ideas for the restoration of engineering heritage.

Published
2001

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