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Papers by Glenn Grieco

Digital Applications in Archaeology and Cultural Heritage

Abstract An 18th-century wooden ship discovered on the waterfront of Alexandria, Virginia was doc... more Abstract An 18th-century wooden ship discovered on the waterfront of Alexandria, Virginia was documented and modelled using laser scanning, computer modelling, 3D printing, traditional lines drawings, and wooden ship modelling techniques. This combination of new technologies and traditional ship documentation methods allowed researchers to capture the details of the ship remains with extremely high accuracy. The models of the timbers were then 3D printed, reassembled, and incorporated into an interpretive wire frame model that contextualized the remains of the ship with what it would have looked like whole.

This paper completes the description of the western river steamboat Heroine (1832–1838) (Crisman ... more This paper completes the description of the western river steamboat Heroine (1832–1838) (Crisman et al. 2013b; Crisman, 2014), with a detailed analysis of the steam propulsion machinery recovered. Heroine’s place in the development of steam technology is analysed through historic sources and comparable finds, and the requirements of river navigation explored. Changes to the
paddle flange and the short-lived use of flywheels are particularly noted. The many variations in the iron castings and evidence of makeshift repairs provide insight into the material, engineering and economic constraints faced by engine manufacturers and steamboat engineers in the second quarter of the 19th century.

This thesis describes the construction of two models of La Belle, a light frigate constructed in ... more This thesis describes the construction of two models of La Belle, a light frigate constructed in France during the late seventeenth century. The archaeological remains of La Belle are important as a unique example of a little understood vessel type and as an informative example of several construction techniques that were in use in the French shipyards at the end of the seventeenth century.

Using data recorded during the excavation and conservation of the original ship's timbers, historical documents, and contemporary drawings and models as guides, various configurations of La Belle's structure were created to determine her probable appearance. Whenever possible, the original materials and construction techniques were closely approximated to determine their effect on the overall appearance of the ship. Many of the artifacts excavated from the original vessel were reproduced in scale and incorporated into the model to determine their influence on the layout of the ship's structure.

The resulting model provides not only a picture of a specific ship type, but also, a glimpse into the technologies that existed at the time La Belle was constructed. The vessel may have been small in comparison to other naval vessels of the 17th century, but her contributions to our knowledge of shipbuilding and ship design are immense.

Steamboat HEROINE by Glenn Grieco

2014 The Western River Steamboat Heroine, 1832-1838, Oklahoma, USA: Propulsion Machinery. Interna... more 2014 The Western River Steamboat Heroine, 1832-1838, Oklahoma, USA: Propulsion Machinery. International Journal of Nautical Archaeology. First author, with Glenn Grieco.

Digital Applications in Archaeology and Cultural Heritage

Abstract An 18th-century wooden ship discovered on the waterfront of Alexandria, Virginia was doc... more Abstract An 18th-century wooden ship discovered on the waterfront of Alexandria, Virginia was documented and modelled using laser scanning, computer modelling, 3D printing, traditional lines drawings, and wooden ship modelling techniques. This combination of new technologies and traditional ship documentation methods allowed researchers to capture the details of the ship remains with extremely high accuracy. The models of the timbers were then 3D printed, reassembled, and incorporated into an interpretive wire frame model that contextualized the remains of the ship with what it would have looked like whole.

This paper completes the description of the western river steamboat Heroine (1832–1838) (Crisman ... more This paper completes the description of the western river steamboat Heroine (1832–1838) (Crisman et al. 2013b; Crisman, 2014), with a detailed analysis of the steam propulsion machinery recovered. Heroine’s place in the development of steam technology is analysed through historic sources and comparable finds, and the requirements of river navigation explored. Changes to the
paddle flange and the short-lived use of flywheels are particularly noted. The many variations in the iron castings and evidence of makeshift repairs provide insight into the material, engineering and economic constraints faced by engine manufacturers and steamboat engineers in the second quarter of the 19th century.

This thesis describes the construction of two models of La Belle, a light frigate constructed in ... more This thesis describes the construction of two models of La Belle, a light frigate constructed in France during the late seventeenth century. The archaeological remains of La Belle are important as a unique example of a little understood vessel type and as an informative example of several construction techniques that were in use in the French shipyards at the end of the seventeenth century.

Using data recorded during the excavation and conservation of the original ship's timbers, historical documents, and contemporary drawings and models as guides, various configurations of La Belle's structure were created to determine her probable appearance. Whenever possible, the original materials and construction techniques were closely approximated to determine their effect on the overall appearance of the ship. Many of the artifacts excavated from the original vessel were reproduced in scale and incorporated into the model to determine their influence on the layout of the ship's structure.

The resulting model provides not only a picture of a specific ship type, but also, a glimpse into the technologies that existed at the time La Belle was constructed. The vessel may have been small in comparison to other naval vessels of the 17th century, but her contributions to our knowledge of shipbuilding and ship design are immense.

2014 The Western River Steamboat Heroine, 1832-1838, Oklahoma, USA: Propulsion Machinery. Interna... more 2014 The Western River Steamboat Heroine, 1832-1838, Oklahoma, USA: Propulsion Machinery. International Journal of Nautical Archaeology. First author, with Glenn Grieco.