This paper presents an analysis of the ultimate strength of wooden joints of the structures of ancient wooden ships. The aim is to contribute to the discussion about how joining technology and types of joints contributed to the transition from ‘shell-first’ to ‘frame-first’ construction, of which the latter is still traditional Mediterranean wooden shipbuilding technology. Historically, ship construction has consisted of two m...

The remains of ancient ships from various time periods are commonly found on land and under the sea in conditions that make it difficult to reconstruct their original form and structure. For this reason, the reconstruction should be supported by other data, such as data on similar ships, but also by certain assumptions. The results of the reconstruction are significant not only in a historical sense but are of exceptional impo...