1. Introduction: underwater archaeology as historical science; 2. Comprehending the underwater world; 3. The state of the art in underwater archaeology; 4. The archaeology of boats and small watercraft; 5. The physical realities of ships and shipwrecks; 6. The earliest ships; 7. Ancient trade and exchange; 8. Modern maritime trade and exchange; 9. Archaeology of the early age of sail (600–1500 AD); 10. Archaeology of the great age of sail (1500–1850 AD); 11. The archaeology of modern naval warfare; 12. Submerged terrestrial-site archaeology; 13. Submerged ports and docks; 14. Treasure hunting and the future of underwater archaeology.
A review of underwater archaeology offering a clear exposition of new developments in undersea technologies.
"In his informative and fact-filled book, Gould covers much
ground-and water-from the beginnings of ship construction and
waterborne trade in ancient times to the peculiarities of areas
where ships are likely to founder" Norman N. Brown, Associated
Press
"Overall, this is a well researched and written book that makes a
significant contribution to both underwater archaeology and
maritime history...Achaeologists, historians and anyone with an
interest in the maritime world will find this book appealing,
worthwhile and a valuable addition to their personal libraries."
The Northern Mariner
"...offers a wide-ranging, state-of-the-art review of the
field...Some seventy-four photographs, charts, and diagrams add to
the value of an important work that...may serve as an excellent
introduction for any reader requiring a sophisticated one-volume
survey." The American Neptune
"Gould'd Archaeology and the Social History of Ships will make an
excellent addition to the library of anyone interested in
archaeology, whether underwater or terrestrial. The book provides
us with a summary of what is becoming an abundant archaeological
record that documents the evolution of ships."
Dennis Knepper, MAHSNews
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