Abstract
The shipwreck designated as the Akko Tower Wreck lies at the entrance of Akko harbour, Israel, 35 m north of the Tower of Flies, in 4.4 m of water. Following two seasons (2012 and 2013) of underwater excavation, it is suggested that it is the remains of a merchant brig of 200 tons, dated to the first half of the 19th century, and built under the influence of the French shipbuilding tradition in an established shipyard. The full story of the ship and its place in the maritime history of Akko, however, remains an enigma.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 406-422 |
| Number of pages | 17 |
| Journal | International Journal of Nautical Archaeology |
| Volume | 45 |
| Issue number | 2 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - 1 Sep 2016 |
Bibliographical note
Publisher Copyright:© 2016 The Author. International Journal of Nautical Archaeology © 2016 The Nautical Archaeology Society.
Keywords
- Akko
- Akko Tower Wreck
- brass nails
- brig
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Oceanography
- History
- Archaeology
- Paleontology