DOVER BRONZE-AGE BOAT: ASSESSMENT FOR CONSERVATION

Author(s): Jacqui Watson

Report on the condition of the boat timbers based on their water content, specific gravity, pore volume, mineral content and cellular structure, with contributions by Dr M. Jones. On the basis of this information two conservation regimes are put forward, freeze-drying and PEG replacement, along with recommendations for the display environment. 25 pages including plan of boat with the location of samples, table of water contents, and micrographs of wood structures.

Report Number:
47/1993
Series:
AML Reports (New Series)
Pages:
25
Keywords:
Conservation Plant Remains Wood Wood, Worked

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