Studying the Princess Carolina : Anatomy of the Ship That Held up Wall Street / Warren Curtis Riess.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Riess, Warren Curtis, author.

Series:

Ed Rachal Foundation nautical archaeology series.

Ed Rachal Foundation Nautical Archaeology Series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Merchant ships--New York (State)--New York--History--18th century.

Merchant ships.

Ships, Wooden--New York (State)--New York--History--18th century.

Ships, Wooden.

Hulls (Naval architecture)--Design and construction--History--18th century.

Hulls (Naval architecture).

Underwater archaeology.

Underwater archaeology--New York (State)--New York.

Manhattan (New York, N.Y.)--Antiquities.

Manhattan (New York, N.Y.).

Physical Description:

1 online resource (124 pages)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

College Station : Texas A&M University Press, [2023]

Summary:

This book provides a detailed analysis of the remains of a colonial merchant ship, identified as the Princess Carolina, discovered in Manhattan's Wall Street district in 1982. Authored by Warren C. Riess, it builds upon previous findings published in 'The Ship That Held Up Wall Street.' The book delves into the ship's design and construction, offering technical descriptions and illustrations of its hull. It explores the process of archaeological excavation, the historical context of the ship, and the methodologies used to identify its origins and design techniques. Intended for readers with an interest in maritime archaeology and history, the book includes a glossary of maritime terms to aid understanding. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Cover

Title

Copyright

Dedication

Contents

Preface

Acknowledgments

1. The Ship at 175 Water Street

2. Austin's Hull Design Method

3. Hull Const ruction Details

4. Structures inside the Hull

5. Conclusions

Glossary

Notes

Index.

Notes:

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Description based on print version record.

Includes index.

ISBN:

9781648431111

OCLC:

1373614339