#MAREMonday 23

On 02.10.2023 we present the 23rd session of our online lecture series with a contribution by

Kato Nees
(Aix-Marseille University)

3D Acquisition, Modelling and Reconstruction in Naval Archaeology:
A Case study of the Sewn Boat Poreč 1 (Istria, Croatia)

Abstract:

In the past two decades, research in naval archaeology has experienced a profound transformation due to the widespread integration of three-dimensional modelling tools. These advanced technologies now play a pivotal role in every phase of the wreck study process, from digitizing existing remains to creating hypothetical models and ultimately, presenting the final vessel reconstruction.

The subject of the case study is the Poreč 1 wreck, a sewn boat from the 1st century AD. It was discovered, documented in situ and recovered in 2020 on the southern waterfront of the historical centre of the city of Poreč on the Istrian coast in Croatia. This particular wreck is part of a noteworthy collection of sewn boats, each sharing strikingly similar construction characteristics, which were classified as the North-eastern Adriatic shipbuilding tradition.

In this case study, we will explore the 3D modelling approach developed and used by the Centre Camille Jullian, which involves several key steps: Acquiring data, Processing it, Reconstruction, Analyzing the findings, and Presenting the results. Furthermore, we will discuss the advantages and disadvantages of 3D modelling in naval archaeology and consider its potential future applications in the field.