The Hook-Shaped Masthead in Late Antiquity and the Early Middle Ages

Iconography from the Late Roman period to at least the 12th century AD shows the use of a hook-shaped masthead on sailing vessels. Hook-shaped mastheads are shown not only on lateen-rigged but also on square-rigged vessels. Recent discoveries in archaeological contexts allow us to suggest that the s...

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Authors: Beltrame, Carlo 1969- (Author) ; Medas, Stefano (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Taylor & Francis 2021
In: The international journal of nautical archaeology
Year: 2021, Volume: 50, Issue: 1, Pages: 34-44
Further subjects:B Sailing
B Iconography
B lateen sail
B Ship
B byzantine
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