A Molecular Record of Repairs from a Roman Shipwreck
Organic residue and pollen analysis uncover geographically distinct coating batches across a 2,200-year-old Roman vessel
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The study analyzed waterproofing residues from a Roman shipwreck.
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Distinct coating batches indicate successive ship repairs.
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Techniques used include ATR-FTIR and GC-MS.
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Pollen analysis added context about vegetation during coating application.
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Four to five distinct batches were identified across the wreck.
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Research highlights the importance of organic coatings in understanding ancient shipbuilding.
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Findings show regional characteristics of shipbuilding in the Adriatic.
