Yassiada 7th Century Byzantine Shipwreck Excavation

Models & Replicas

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Part of a 1:10 scale half model of the Yassiada 7th-century shipwreck constructed by J. Richard Steffy showing the hypotheical arrangement of the floor timbers and planking. Models such as this are useful in gaining insights into the ship's hull construction.   Photo: INA.

Another view of the 1:10 scale half model during construction.  As would have been done on the original ship, all of the bottom planking was constructed before the floor timbers were installed. Only then were the taller half-frames (seen amidships) erected.  Photo: INA.

Exterior view of the completed half-model.  Photo: INA.

Interior view of the completed half model showing the hull planking, framing, deck, support stanchions, and galley area. (slide# YA7-640) Photo: INA.

Close-up view of the galley on the half-model. (slide# YA7-635.1) Photo: INA.

In 1994, INA began the construction of a full-scale replica of the Yassiada 7th-century shipwreck's stern area in the Knight's Chapel of the Bodrum Museum of Underwater Archaeology.  This project was funded  by INA boardmember John Delapa.   The replica can be seen here following the erection of the frames.    Photo: INA.

The completed 1:1 replica of the stern area shown here with project member Taras Pevny.  Photo: INA.

View of the interior of the completed full-scale stern replica showing a hypothetical arrangement of galley ware and cargo.  Photo: INA.

View of the interior of the reconstructed galley area.  Photo: INA.