Open AccessM orgawr : an experimental Bronze Age‐type sewn‐plank craft based on the Ferriby boats
Author(s) -
Van de Noort Robert,
Cumby Brian,
Blue Lucy,
Harding Anthony,
Hurcombe Linda,
Hansen Tom Monrad,
Wetherelt Andy,
Wittamore Jenny,
Wyke Andy
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
international journal of nautical archaeology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.357
H-Index - 23
eISSN - 1095-9270
pISSN - 1057-2414
DOI - 10.1111/1095-9270.12058
Subject(s) - plank , craft , bronze age , context (archaeology) , archaeology , exhibition , bronze , wright , visual arts , art , engineering , history , art history , mechanical engineering
This paper reports on the construction of a full‐scale B ronze Age‐type sewn‐plank boat based on the Ferriby boats. The boat, which was named M orgawr , was constructed in the National Maritime Museum Cornwall in F almouth, E ngland, during 2012 and the first months of 2013, as part of a larger exhibition in the museum. This paper provides the background and context of the project, describes the process of building the craft, and reflects in particular on differences between M orgawr and the ‘hypothetical reconstruction of a complete sewn‐plank boat’ published in 1990 by T ed W right and J ohn C oates which formed the basis for this project.