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Abstract
The shipwreck designated as the Akko Tower Wreck lies at the entrance of Akko harbour, Israel, 35 m north of the Tower of Flies, in 4.4 m of water. Following two seasons (2012 and 2013) of underwater excavation, it is suggested that it is the remains of a merchant brig of 200 tons, dated to the first half of the 19th century, and built under the influence of the French shipbuilding tradition in an established shipyard. The full story of the ship and its place in the maritime history of Akko, however, remains an enigma.
The 19th‐century Akko Tower Wreck, Israel: a summary of the first two excavation seasons
The shipwreck designated as the Akko Tower Wreck lies at the entrance of Akko harbour, Israel, 35 m north of the Tower of Flies, in 4.4 m of water. Following two seasons (2012 and 2013) of underwater excavation, it is suggested that it is the remains of a merchant brig of 200 tons, dated to the first half of the 19th century, and built under the influence of the French shipbuilding tradition in an established shipyard. However, the full story of the ship and its place in the maritime history of Akko is as yet an enigma.
El pecio del siglo XIX de la torre de Acre, Israel: un resumen de las dos primeras temporadas de excavación
El denominado Pecio de la Torre de Acre, reposa a 4,4 m de profundidad a la entrada del Puerto de Acre, Israel, 35 m al norte de la Torre de las Moscas. A partir de los resultados de dos temporadas de excavaciones subacuática (2012 y 2013), se sugiere que se trata de los restos de un bergantín mercante de 200 toneladas, que data de la primera mitad del siglo XIX y fue construido bajo la influencia de la tradición naval francesa en un astillero establecido. De una u otra forma, la totalidad de la historia del barco y su lugar en la historia marítima de Acre continúan siendo un enigma.
(Traducción: Ricardo Borrero L)
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Acknowledgements
The underwater excavations and research of the Akko Tower Wreck are supported by the Israel Science Foundation (Grant No. 447/12), the Honor Frost Foundation, the Rector and the Research Authority, University of Haifa, to whom the author is grateful. Thanks are due to L. Vallauri, Laboratoire d'Archéologie Médiévale et Moderne en Méditerranée, Université d'Aix‐Marseille, CNRS, M. Milanese, Università degli studi di Sassari, and M. Librenti, Università Ca' Foscari Venezia, for their valuable advice on the tiles; J. B. Tresman for the English editing; and the Akko Dive Team. This article is dedicated to the memory of Ronald G. Marlar, enthusiastic supporter of the Akko underwater excavations project.