For thousands of years, humans have used a variety of waterproofing materials on ships and boats, but traditionally non-wood ...
A remarkable 2,200-year-old Roman shipwreck discovered off the coast of Croatia has revealed an unprecedented story of ancient maritime maintenance. The Ilovik-Paržine 1 wreck, which sank during the ...
The identification of this mixture on the Ilovik-Paržine 1 shipwreck attests to the continued use of this type of composition ...
Scientists undertaking a molecular analysis of a Roman shipwreck have uncovered the complex mix of materials that was used to ...
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A 2,200-year-old Roman shipwreck in Croatia reveals Greek-influenced shipbuilding and ancient repair practices.
The surprisingly sophisticated shipbuilding and repair techniques supported ancient navies across the Adriatic Sea.
On the coast of Croatia, a Roman-era shipwreck has provided archaeologists with some remarkable insight into how ancient ...
Researchers looked at pollen trapped in the waterproofing layers of the long sunken Roman Republic ship to find proof of this ...
Researchers examined a 2,200-year-old Roman shipwreck and found pitch and beeswax to coat and waterproof wood.
A 2,200-year-old Roman Republic shipwreck off Croatia has provided rare insight into ancient naval engineering, thanks to preserved waterproofing layers containing resin, tar, beeswax, and pollen.
The secrets of waterproofing ancient Roman ships to withstand long and harsh sea voyages have finally been revealed.