The Oakfield (1883-1897). The shipwreck of an Atlantic steamship (Ponta Delgada, Azores, Portugal)
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Resumo: | In 2008, during archaeological monitoring of the works of the project New Cruise Maritime Terminal of Ponta Delgada, Azores, were identified the remains of an iron structure of a 19th-century English steamer, sunk inside the Ponta Delgada’s harbour dock. The bay frequented by shipping since the discovery of the island of São Miguel, in the 15th century, became a port with great historic and strategic importance in the triangular trade. But the peak of this commercial port happens in the 19th century. In this context, the British steamship, based in the orange trade and the supply of coal, is the major victim of the storms of the 19th century. The underwater archaeological work allowed a probable identification of the remains with the steam Oakfield. Built in 1883 for Burrell & Son of Glasgow, by Oswald Mordaunt & Co. Shipbuilders & Engineers in Southampton, and sunk on 22 January 1897, according to information gathered in the contemporary local press. The archaeological site was constituted by the ship's hull structures, located at a distance of 15 m from the current shoreline, at an average depth of 5 m. The main structure was about 11 m wide by 35 m long. Subjected to salvaging activities the ship's structure was only preserved in situ at deck level. Among the material identified were included board tools related to the steam engine’s operations, but also fire-clay bricks. We also identified the remains of the ship's cargo, bags of sugar from Demerara (British Guiana) and casks of rum. |
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The Oakfield (1883-1897). The shipwreck of an Atlantic steamship (Ponta Delgada, Azores, Portugal)shipwreckstemshipPonta DelgadaAzoresUnderwater ArchaeologyIn 2008, during archaeological monitoring of the works of the project New Cruise Maritime Terminal of Ponta Delgada, Azores, were identified the remains of an iron structure of a 19th-century English steamer, sunk inside the Ponta Delgada’s harbour dock. The bay frequented by shipping since the discovery of the island of São Miguel, in the 15th century, became a port with great historic and strategic importance in the triangular trade. But the peak of this commercial port happens in the 19th century. In this context, the British steamship, based in the orange trade and the supply of coal, is the major victim of the storms of the 19th century. The underwater archaeological work allowed a probable identification of the remains with the steam Oakfield. Built in 1883 for Burrell & Son of Glasgow, by Oswald Mordaunt & Co. Shipbuilders & Engineers in Southampton, and sunk on 22 January 1897, according to information gathered in the contemporary local press. The archaeological site was constituted by the ship's hull structures, located at a distance of 15 m from the current shoreline, at an average depth of 5 m. The main structure was about 11 m wide by 35 m long. Subjected to salvaging activities the ship's structure was only preserved in situ at deck level. Among the material identified were included board tools related to the steam engine’s operations, but also fire-clay bricks. We also identified the remains of the ship's cargo, bags of sugar from Demerara (British Guiana) and casks of rum.Barkhuis Publishing2018-01-02T17:42:35Z2018-01-022017-01-01T00:00:00Zinfo:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersioninfo:eu-repo/semantics/articlehttp://hdl.handle.net/10174/21683http://hdl.handle.net/10174/21683engBOMBICO, Sónia (2017) – “The Oakfield (1883-1897). The shipwreck of an Atlantic steamship (Ponta Delgada, Azores, Portugal)” in Jerzy Gawronski, André van Holk e Joost Schokkenbroek (Editores) Ships and Maritime Landscapes. Proceedings of the Thirteenth International Symposium on Boat and Ship Archaeology, Amsterdam 2012 – ISBSA 13. Barkhuis Publishing, Eelde, pp.414-415.9789492444141sbombico@uevora.pt709Bombico, Sóniainfo:eu-repo/semantics/openAccessreponame:Repositório Científico de Acesso Aberto de Portugal (Repositórios Cientìficos)instname:Agência para a Sociedade do Conhecimento (UMIC) - FCT - Sociedade da Informaçãoinstacron:RCAAP2024-01-03T19:12:11Zoai:dspace.uevora.pt:10174/21683Portal AgregadorONGhttps://www.rcaap.pt/oai/openaireopendoar:71602024-03-20T01:12:46.474021Repositório Científico de Acesso Aberto de Portugal (Repositórios Cientìficos) - Agência para a Sociedade do Conhecimento (UMIC) - FCT - Sociedade da Informaçãofalse |
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The Oakfield (1883-1897). The shipwreck of an Atlantic steamship (Ponta Delgada, Azores, Portugal) |
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The Oakfield (1883-1897). The shipwreck of an Atlantic steamship (Ponta Delgada, Azores, Portugal) |
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The Oakfield (1883-1897). The shipwreck of an Atlantic steamship (Ponta Delgada, Azores, Portugal) Bombico, Sónia shipwreck stemship Ponta Delgada Azores Underwater Archaeology |
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The Oakfield (1883-1897). The shipwreck of an Atlantic steamship (Ponta Delgada, Azores, Portugal) |
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The Oakfield (1883-1897). The shipwreck of an Atlantic steamship (Ponta Delgada, Azores, Portugal) |
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The Oakfield (1883-1897). The shipwreck of an Atlantic steamship (Ponta Delgada, Azores, Portugal) |
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The Oakfield (1883-1897). The shipwreck of an Atlantic steamship (Ponta Delgada, Azores, Portugal) |
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The Oakfield (1883-1897). The shipwreck of an Atlantic steamship (Ponta Delgada, Azores, Portugal) |
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Bombico, Sónia |
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Bombico, Sónia |
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Bombico, Sónia |
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shipwreck stemship Ponta Delgada Azores Underwater Archaeology |
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shipwreck stemship Ponta Delgada Azores Underwater Archaeology |
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In 2008, during archaeological monitoring of the works of the project New Cruise Maritime Terminal of Ponta Delgada, Azores, were identified the remains of an iron structure of a 19th-century English steamer, sunk inside the Ponta Delgada’s harbour dock. The bay frequented by shipping since the discovery of the island of São Miguel, in the 15th century, became a port with great historic and strategic importance in the triangular trade. But the peak of this commercial port happens in the 19th century. In this context, the British steamship, based in the orange trade and the supply of coal, is the major victim of the storms of the 19th century. The underwater archaeological work allowed a probable identification of the remains with the steam Oakfield. Built in 1883 for Burrell & Son of Glasgow, by Oswald Mordaunt & Co. Shipbuilders & Engineers in Southampton, and sunk on 22 January 1897, according to information gathered in the contemporary local press. The archaeological site was constituted by the ship's hull structures, located at a distance of 15 m from the current shoreline, at an average depth of 5 m. The main structure was about 11 m wide by 35 m long. Subjected to salvaging activities the ship's structure was only preserved in situ at deck level. Among the material identified were included board tools related to the steam engine’s operations, but also fire-clay bricks. We also identified the remains of the ship's cargo, bags of sugar from Demerara (British Guiana) and casks of rum. |
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BOMBICO, Sónia (2017) – “The Oakfield (1883-1897). The shipwreck of an Atlantic steamship (Ponta Delgada, Azores, Portugal)” in Jerzy Gawronski, André van Holk e Joost Schokkenbroek (Editores) Ships and Maritime Landscapes. Proceedings of the Thirteenth International Symposium on Boat and Ship Archaeology, Amsterdam 2012 – ISBSA 13. Barkhuis Publishing, Eelde, pp.414-415. 9789492444141 sbombico@uevora.pt 709 |
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