BOATS & SHIPWRECKS OF IRELAND.

Breen, Colin & Forsythe, Wes.

ISBN 10: 0752431226 / ISBN 13: 9780752431222

Published by Tempus, Stroud 2004., 2004

About this Item

1st edition. Royal 8vo. 192pp. Colour and b/w. illustrations, maps. Paperback, near fine. ISBN 0752431226 US$10.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: BOATS & SHIPWRECKS OF IRELAND.
• Publisher: Tempus, Stroud 2004.
• Publication Date: 2004
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0752431226
• ISBN 13: 9780752431222
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: 1st Edition

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Synopsis

The authors provide a broad introduction to the archaeology of vessels in Irish waters by reviewing the types of evidence available and presenting a survey of past work in this field. The evidence is examined chronologically, from the prehistoric to the early modern period. It reveals the use of sewn planked boats and Romano-Celtic boats in Irish prehistory, medieval wrecks, and Irish and foreign vessels engaged in trade, piracy and war after 1400.

Despite being an island nation, little attention has been given to the archaeological study of Ireland's maritime heritage. Boats and ships have, however, played a pivotal role in the lives of many people of this region. It is only due to the increase in underwater exploration in the last 50 years that research has increased and the results are summarised in this volume.

About the Author

COLIN BREEN is Senior Lecturer in Archaeology, University of Ulster. He has published a number of books relating to maritime and historical archaeology..

Forsythe is a research fellow at the Centre for Coastal and Marine Research at the University of Ulster.