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Japanese Boatbuilding
The craft of boatbuilding in Japan is in crisis. Nurtured by an ancient apprentice system, Japan’s rapid growth
in the post-War years disrupted this tradition. The last century was a pivotal time for this craft: the devastation
of World War II…
in the post-War years disrupted this tradition. The last century was a pivotal time for this craft: the devastation
of World War II…
Iron materials from Shipwrecks―the iron as traded goods of Song-Yuan period in China
Iron is present in the traded goods of Song-Yuan period in China. In the shipwreck survey in China and Southeast
Asia, iron bars and iron pots have been discovered as cargo on trade vessels. There are also iron bars in the
Middle Ages of Japan,…
Asia, iron bars and iron pots have been discovered as cargo on trade vessels. There are also iron bars in the
Middle Ages of Japan,…
Investigation of Abandoned WW II Wrecks in Palau
Over forty Japanese vessels were sunken in the water of Palau during WWII. Some wrecks sunk in the shallow water at a depth of 20 meters or less and were salvaged. Other wrecks at 30 meters depth or more still remain and are legally protected by the…
Investigating the causes of deterioration and the appropriate conservation treatment method of an excavated wooden schooner found in coastal area of Bangladesh
A waterlogged wooden schooner was collected from Kuakata, a famous coastal region of Bangladesh, during
the excavation period from 23rd December, 2012 to 27th February, 2013 under the Directorate of Archaeology.
This schooner was measured 72 feet…
the excavation period from 23rd December, 2012 to 27th February, 2013 under the Directorate of Archaeology.
This schooner was measured 72 feet…
