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History => Ancient and Medieval History => Ships and Navies => Topic started by: Erpingham on April 18, 2024, 09:05:53 AM

Title: Gripen/Griphund excavation update
Post by: Erpingham on April 18, 2024, 09:05:53 AM
The latest excavation report for this Late Medieval (1495) wreck is available to download here (https://sh.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1850789/FULLTEXT01.pdf) . This is the ship perhaps more frequently referred to in the past as Gribshunden, Gripen/Griphund being a translation to modern Swedish.  It is in Swedish but has a long English summary (pp.77-96).  Even in English, it's very technical regarding ship building terminology but, if you like a bit of maritime archaeology, interesting. I must admit, I look forward to all the technical stuff turning into a detailed reconstrucion, so I can visualise it.
Look out for the weapon chest, with all it's kit for making ammunition for the various lighter firearms on board.
Title: Re: Gripen/Griphund excavation update
Post by: Imperial Dave on April 18, 2024, 09:25:22 AM
Thanks. It is fascinating