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Ships, slaves and slipways: towards an archaeology of shipbuilding in Bermuda

Pages 74-92 | Published online: 19 Jul 2013
 

Abstract

The Bermudian shipbuilding industry was an important part of the local economy, and made a particular international contribution to trade and maritime design during the 18th century. Whilst its importance has long been recognized by historians, little archaeological attention has hitherto been paid to the extant remains. This paper describes archaeological survey of two shipbuilding sites, undertaken in 2004 and 2006. The project found that extensive remains of Bermuda's important shipbuilding industry survive; future directions for research are outlined.

The Bermudian shipbuilding industry was an important part of the local economy, and made a particular international contribution to trade and maritime design during the 18th century. Whilst its importance has long been recognized by historians, little archaeological attention has hitherto been paid to the extant remains. This paper describes archaeological survey of two shipbuilding sites, undertaken in 2004 and 2006. The project found that extensive remains of Bermuda's important shipbuilding industry survive; future directions for research are outlined.

Navires, esclaves et cales sèches: vers une archéologie de la construction navale dans les Bermudes

L'industrie de la construction navale bermudienne constituait une part importante de l'économie locale et contribuait internationalement au commerce et à la conception maritime au cours du XVIIIe siècle. Bien que son importance ait longtemps été reconnue par les historiens, l'archéologie a jusqu'à présent peu prêté attention aux vestiges existants. Cet article décrit la prospection archéologique de deux sites de construction navale, menée en 2004 et 2006. Le projet a montré l'existence de nombreux vestiges de l'importante industrie de la construction navale des Bermudes; des orientations futures pour la recherche sont définies.

Schiffe, Sklaven und Gleitbahnen: Archäologie des Schiffsbaus in den Bermudas

Der Schiffbau war ein wichtiger Teil der örtlichen Industrie der Bermudas, und liefert einen besonderen internationalen Beitrag zum Handel und nautischen Design des 18. Jahrhunderts. Während aus historischer Sicht die Bedeutung schon lange bekannt war, wurde bislang in der Archäologie in dieser Hinsicht wenig Aufmerksamkeit den Funden gewidmet. Dieser Artikel beschreibt archäologische Begutachtung zweier Schiffsbauplätze, die in 2004 und 2006 ausgeführt wurden. Das Projekt fand heraus, dass erhebliche Überreste des Schiffbaus in den Bermudas überlebt haben; zukünftige Untersuchungs-Richtlinien sind umrissen.

Navi, schiavi e attracchi: verso un'archeologia navale nelle Bermude

L'industria navale delle Bermude costituiva parte importante dell'economia locale e apportò uno specifico contributo internazionale al commercio e al design marittimo durante il XVIII secolo. Sebbene la sua importanza sia stata a lungo riconosciuta dagli storici, finora è stata prestata poca attenzione dal punto di vista archeologico ai resti materiali ancora esistenti. Il presente articolo tratta la ricognizione archeologica condotta nel 2004 e nel 2006 nei siti di due cantieri navali. Il progetto ha mostrato che sono sopravvissuti resti consistenti dell'importante cantiere navale delle Bermude; sono indicati futuri percorsi di ricerca.

Naves, esclavos y gradas: hacia una arqueología de la construcción naval en las Bermudas

La industria de la construcción naval de las Bermudas fue una parte importante de la economía local e hizo una contribución especial internacional para el diseño comercial y marítimo del siglo XVIII. Mientras su importancia ha sido ya reconocida por los historiadores, los restos todavía existentes no han atraído la atención de la arqueología hasta el momento. Este artículo describe el estudio arqueológico de dos yacimientos de construcción naval, realizado en 2004 y 2006. El proyecto permite demostrar que todavía sobreviven restos extensos de lo que fuera la importante industria de construcción naval de las Bermudas. Igualmente se definen las líneas de investigación futuras.

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