Copper and other sheathing in the Royal Navy

Author:Bingeman, JM; Bethell, JP; Goodwin, P; Mack, AT

Article Title:Copper and other sheathing in the Royal Navy

Abstract:
The Royal Navy's use of copper and other sheathing on ships as a protection against 'worm' is presented against a general background of the subject. Manufacturers', Admiralty and other marks found on metal sheathing are illustrated and identified as an aid to nautical archaeologists. Copyright 2000 The Nautical Archaeology Society

Keywords:  copper; sheathing; Royal Navy; Muntz; gribble; teredo; Pomone; Victory; Trincomalee; Maeander

DOI: 10.1006/ijna.2000.0315

Source:INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF NAUTICAL ARCHAEOLOGY

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