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The Warwick: results of the survey of an early 17th-century Virginia Company ship.
- Source :
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Post-Medieval Archaeology . 2011, Vol. 45 Issue 1, p41-53. 13p. 1 Color Photograph, 5 Black and White Photographs, 3 Illustrations, 1 Diagram, 1 Map. - Publication Year :
- 2011
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Abstract
- The Warwick was wrecked during a hurricane in Castle Harbour, Bermuda, in 1619, whilst en route to Jamestown, Virginia. Operating as a magazine ship for the Virginia Company, the vessel was carrying supplies, settlers and colonial officials. The Warwick represents not only a suspected late 16th-century all-purpose warship, but also a merchantman that played a fundamental role in supplying the English colonies in North America at the beginning of the 17th century. Although only a small test area of the wreck was surveyed, the preserved starboard side of the vessel revealed significant structural features, shedding new light on the development of English shipbuilding. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00794236
- Volume :
- 45
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Post-Medieval Archaeology
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 61216040
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1179/174581311X12983864587936