Ships' graveyards : abandoned watercraft and the archaeological site formation process / Nathan Richards.
| Author/creator | Richards, Nathan author. |
| Other author | Society for Historical Archaeology. |
| Format | Book |
| Edition | Second edition. |
| Publication | Columbia, SC : Society for Historical Archaeology, [2022] |
| Description | xviii, 255 pages : illustrations, maps ; 23 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Introduction -- Abandoned watercraft in history and archaeology -- The abandonment process and archaeological theory -- Watercraft abandonment in Australia : national perspectives -- Watercraft abandonment in Australia : environmental and regional perspectives -- Archaeological signatures of use -- The signatures of discard -- Conclusion. |
| Abstract | "In this theoretical study, Nathan Richards expands the realm of maritime archaeology beyond the traditional examination of accidental shipwreck sites to the study of vast numbers of vessels that have been intentionally abandoned in ship graveyards worldwide. Using Australian waters as a case study, Richards examines more than 1,500 vessels disposed over a period of more than 200 years. In offering such a detailed focus on an understudied archaeological resource, he provides a model for the examination of similar sites and processes in many other locations around the world." --Back cover |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (pages 211-242) and index. |
| ISBN | 9781957402000 (paperback) |
| ISBN | 1957402008 (paperback) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | VK1259 .R53 2022 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |