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Ein Walknochenfund vom Teerhof in Bremen
A Whalebone Find from the Bremen Teerhof
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Abstract In March 2007, the fragment of a whalebone was found on the Bremen Teerhof within the framework of an archaeological excavation. The find's archaeological situation permits its relatively precise dating in the period between the mid seventeenth century and 1709. An archaeozoological investigation le... view more
In March 2007, the fragment of a whalebone was found on the Bremen Teerhof within the framework of an archaeological excavation. The find's archaeological situation permits its relatively precise dating in the period between the mid seventeenth century and 1709. An archaeozoological investigation led to its identification as a North Atlantic right whale (Eubalaena glacialis). Various scenarios as to the find's origins are discussed on the basis of historical sources. To provide the reader with the necessary background knowledge, a look is taken at the history of whaling in Bremen during this period.... view less
Classification
General History
Document language
German
Publication Year
2007
Page/Pages
p. 125-140
Journal
Deutsches Schiffahrtsarchiv, 30 (2007)
ISSN
0343-3668
Status
Published Version; peer reviewed
Licence
Deposit Licence - No Redistribution, No Modifications