Ada Palmer on Nostr: In Medieval Europe ships called cogs revolutionised shipping simply by their size: ...

In Medieval Europe ships called cogs revolutionised shipping simply by their size: they were the biggest things to ever hit the water. A cog named Svælget 2 was recently found off the coast of Copenhagen: it’s 28 metres from bow to stern and, preserved under sand, its rigging is still intact. Archaeologists were particularly excited to find a brick-and-tile fireplace on the ship’s deck, a remarkable bit of comfort that allowed sailors to have hot meals. https://arstechnica.com/science/2026/01/archaeologists-find-a-supersized-medieval-shipwreck-in-denmark/
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