Uniquely Preserved Artillery Offers Clues of European Colonization

Uniquely preserved artillery offers clues of European colonization

Lund University archaeologists have revealed details of late medieval artillery from the wreck of the royal Danish-Norwegian flagship, Gribshunden. The shipwreck is the only known example of its kind from the medieval period—as both ship and weapons are nearly identical to those of the early Spanish and Portuguese explorers.

Gribshunden a 15thC Carvel Reveals its Weaponry

Archaeologists at Lund University, Sweden have revealed details of late medieval artillery which was recovered from the wreck of the royal Danish-Norwegian flagship, Gribshunden. The shipwreck is the only known example of its kind from the medieval period. Brendan Foley, the marine archaeologist behind the study, who worked closely with fellow LU archaeologist Martin Hansson and […]

Gribshunden’s preserved artillery offers clues to early European colonization and naval power

Archaeologists from Lund University have shed new light on the artillery of Gribshunden, the late medieval Danish-Norwegian King Hans’ flagship that sank in 1495 off Ronneby (Sweden). The ship, labeled the world’s best-preserved vessel from the cusp of the Age of Exploration, provides unique insight into the technological developments that facilitated European maritime dominance. The […]