Construction Features of Doel 1, a 14th‐Century Cog found in Flanders. (29th July 2014)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Vermeersch, Jeroen; Haneca, Kristof
• Is Part Of: International journal of nautical archaeology. Volume 44:Number 1(2015:Mar.)
• Page Start: 111
• Page End: 131
• Publication Date: 2014-07-29
• Subjects: maritime archaeology -- cog -- ship construction -- 14th century -- Flanders; Underwater archaeology -- Periodicals; 930.102804
• DOI: 10.1111/1095-9270.12073
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1057-2414

Abstract

Abstract : In 2000, a well‐preserved, c. 21 m‐long shipwreck, Doel 1, was found upside‐down in a silted‐up creek near the river Scheldt (Belgium). An interdisciplinary research project was initiated, including 3D registration of all timbers, wood species identification, dendrochronology and archaeobotanical analysis of the caulking material. Doel 1, of which 70% is preserved, displays the construction features of a cog. Unseasoned wood was used and dated by dendrochronology to AD 1325/26. Remarkable features include the symmetrical layout of the bottom planks, the atypical arrangement of the frames to the fore, and evidence of partial dissassembly of the ship after intensive use.