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Hulks (watercraft by form)

Scope note

Use for cargo vessels or warships of the Middle Ages through the 16th century usually having a curved stem, straight sternpost after about 1200, clinker planking, and castles at the bow and stern; earlier vessels were relatively small, but 15th- and 16th-century examples could exceed 500 tons deadweight capacity; originally developed in northern Europe, but were eventually widespread.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000233466

Broader Terms used

<watercraft by form>

Equivalent Terms used

hulk (watercraft by form)

Created

13yrs ago

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