Interesting TV Programme

[Graham]

Just watched an interesting programme on PBS entitled The Mysteries of a Mediaeval Ship about a ship found in the mud at Newport, Wales, UK. She was built in the 15th century and it is a good detective story around where she was built, her structure and who owned her during the turbulent period of The War of the Roses. You might enjoy it too, and it can be found on YouTube -

 

[Uwek]

Many many thanks for this hint........very interesting documentation -
I hold the people from Newport in high regard for fighting for their ship

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Newport_Ship

 

[Graham]

I agree, Uwe. It is the fighting ships which always take centre stage, but it was the trading ships which were the unsung heroes. Modern techniques reveal a fascinating insight into their voyages and trade links which were far wider than we expected.

 

[DocBlake]

Interesting!