Overview

In the 1990s, large numbers of mainly metal objects were discovered off the Belgian coast near the port of Zeebrugge, indicating the location of an early modern wreck-site. Though at this time no appropriate legislation in regard to such a procedure existed in Belgium, the discoverer of the finds nonetheless initiated the excavation and study of this underwater site with a team of professional divers and amateur archaeologists. Unfortunately, the project was never finalised and the data related to the excavation ended up unpublished and dispersed among several members of the excavation team. Now, more than 25 years later, the author of this book aims to collect, analyse, and reassess the initial data related to the excavation, in order to propose a substantiated interpretation of this forgotten site. In order to understand the available data, Hendrik Lettany first explores the circumstances of the excavation. The resulting data, together with the actual archaeological collection from the excavation, are then carefully discussed and interpreted.

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Author:   Hendrik Lettany
Publisher:   BAR Publishing
Imprint:   BAR Publishing
Weight:   0.471kg
ISBN:  

9781407316048

ISBN 10:   1407316044
Pages:   118
Publication Date:   31 May 2018
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
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Table of Contents

List of Figures List of Tables Preface Abstract Chapter 1. Introduction 1.1. Sources 1.2. Methodology 1.2.1. pXRF-analysis of the Zeebrugge finds 1.3. Status quaestionis Chapter 2. Site and Research 2.1. The discovery of the Zeebrugge wreck 2.1.1. The story of Bart Schiltz, 't Vliegent Hart and the Anna Catharina 2.1.2. Legal issues and the foundation of vzw VOC Anna Catharina 2.1.3. The Zeebrugge wreck and the foundation of vzw Maritieme Archeologie 2.2. Location, environment and current state of the wreck 2.2.1. Location 2.2.2. Environment and current state 2.3. Fieldwork 2.3.1. Surveys 2.3.2. Excavation 2.3.3. Post-processing the excavation results 2.4. The paradox of the Zeebrugge site Chapter 3. Finds from the Zeebrugge wreck 3.1. Ship and navigation 3.2. Organic materials 3.3. Ceramics 3.4. Finance-related finds 3.4.1. Nested cup-weights 3.4.2. Coin weights 3.4.3. Venus counters 3.4.4. Coins 3.5. Kitchen- and dining-related finds 3.5.1. Cauldrons and colander 3.5.2. Plates and platters 3.5.3. Salt holders 3.5.4. Flagon 3.5.5. Spoons 3.5.6. Mortars and pestles 3.5.7. Taps 3.5.8. Knife handles and decorations 3.6. Sewing and dress accessories 3.6.1. Pins 3.6.2. Thimbles 3.6.3. Needle cases 3.6.4. Hook-and-eye fasteners 3.6.5. Bells 3.7. Religious objects 3.7.1. Monstrance 3.7.2. Devotional medal and mould 3.7.3. Holy water fonts? 3.8. Candlesticks 3.8.1. Typological groups Type 1 Type 2 Type 3 Type 4 Type A Type B Type C Type D Type E Type F Type G Type H Type I Type J Type K Type L Type M Type N 3.8.2. pXRF-analysis 3.9. Weaponry 3.9.1. Mould for musket shot 3.9.2. Round shot 3.9.3. Ordnance and other weapons 3.10. Other finds Chapter 4. Discussion 4.1. Date 4.2. Origin 4.3. Cargo 4.4. Destination: context of trade 4.5. Further research Chapter 5. Conclusion Bibliography and archival sources

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{\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang2057{\fonttbl{\f0\fswiss\fprq2\fcharset0 Calibri;}{\f1\fnil\fcharset0 Verdana;}} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\lang1033\f0\fs22\lquote\'85 Lettany does not only shed light on the archaeological evidence but reveals an insightful view of the very beginning of underwater archaeology in Belgium before a legal framework for underwater heritage existed\'85 His systematic approach is exemplary and makes it easy to access the information and to follow the author\rquote s train of thought\'85 Lettany\rquote s book is an important and necessary contribution to Late Medieval and Early Modern archaeology, as well as a documentation of the legal developments in the field of underwater heritage protection.\rquote M. Belasus, Journal of Maritime Archaeology, 2019\par \lang2057\par \lquote The bulk of the book,\'85, is given over to Lettany\rquote s exemplary and straightforward catalogue of the surviving finds, with full analytical study and discussion. It is a remarkable assemblage, largely of metal objects\'85Through his multi-disciplinary detective work Rik Lettany has recovered much for posterity that would otherwise have been lost, and in the process has provided an illuminating glimpse into the darker side of our discipline\'85As a final accolade, mention must be made of the book\rquote s excellent standard of production and editing\'85The present volume comprises robust binding, good-quality paper which complements the extensive use of colour, attractive layout and design, and tight editing. Congratulations to both author and publisher.\rquote Colin Martin, International Journal of Nautical Archaeology, 48.1.2019\par \par \pard\sa160\sl252\slmult1\lquote The author elegantly combines archival research with oral history, GIS and artefact analysis: the combination is very interesting and leads to new insights.\rquote Dr Marnix Pieters, Flanders Heritage Agency\par \pard\f1\fs17\par }

'The author elegantly combines archival research with oral history, GIS and artefact analysis: the combination is very interesting and leads to new insights.' Dr Marnix Pieters, Flanders Heritage Agency

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Hendrik Lettany graduated in Art History and Archaeology from the Free University of Brussels and later specialised in Maritime Archaeology at the University of Southern Denmark. Since then, he has participated in several international maritime archaeological projects. His main research interests are maritime trade in the early modern period and ship timber analysis.

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