Table of Contents

Contents:

List of Figures and tables
Acknowledgements
Preface

1. Pathways and Ideas

2. Watercraft

3. Sources, Theories and Practice

4. From Medieval to Modern: Ships of State

5. The Mysterious Hulk – Medieval tradition or modern myth?

6. Shipwrights, Status and Power

7. A New Technology

8. Carvel Building in Retrospect

9. Maritime Material Culture

Glossary
Appendices
1. Narrow escape from shipwreck
2. 17th Century ship design
References
Index

About the Author

by J R Adams

Reviews

Adams possesses an enviable knowledge of ships and maritime archeology and he discusses technical issues in a lucid manner.--Anthony J. Papalas, East Carolina University "The Medieval Review, 15.09.15"