THE GREEK SEWN SHIPBUILDING TRADITION AND THE MA'AGAN MIKHAEL SHIP: A COMPARISON WITH MEDITERRANEAN PARALLELS FROM THE SIXTH TO THE FOURTH CENTURIES BC

This is an attempt to place the construction methods used in the Ma‘agan Mikhael ship in the context of the development of shipbuilding techniques. It also suggests some clues to the evolution of a Greek shipbuilding tradition during this period. Development stages in construction based on Mediterranean parallels are proposed. The suggested conclusions are the results of analysis and comparison of shipwreck characteristics, such as hull shape, framing design and the use of sewing.