05-16-2003, 05:54 AM
Thanks everyone for the ideas.<br>
I must admit I do have a problem as far as books are concerned i.e the libraries here are only stocked with books in a language I'm still struggling to get to grips with...and it's not English!<br>
The universities might be a better proposition but as I have no connections to any universities, I'm not sure I could gain access the libraries. However, the Council for British archaeology does have a website so I will certainly check there.<br>
Jasper explained about the use of rivers for transport in answer to a question I asked on Rat a while back. He also mentioned ships' primitive rigging which basically is what caused me to wonder about the practicalities of long haul shipping in the Atlantic. I know nothing about sailing but it seems to me that the Atlantic ocean is a completely-excuse the pun-different kettle of fish from the Meditterranean.<br>
I did wonder about the trade route you mentioned Wendy. Was it clearly indicated as a direct route all the way around? It occured to me it might represent a network of ships plying local more localized trade along the coast all the way up to Brittannia. i.e not one ship going all the way.<br>
I'm glad you mentioned the Ostia to Gibralter run though Rich, as I did want to ask how much distance these ships could cover in a certain time. That at least gives me some indication.<br>
Hopefully Jasper or Martin will stop by this forum some time soon. If not I'll post an S.O.S. in RAT!<br>
<br>
Jackie. <p></p><i></i>
I must admit I do have a problem as far as books are concerned i.e the libraries here are only stocked with books in a language I'm still struggling to get to grips with...and it's not English!<br>
The universities might be a better proposition but as I have no connections to any universities, I'm not sure I could gain access the libraries. However, the Council for British archaeology does have a website so I will certainly check there.<br>
Jasper explained about the use of rivers for transport in answer to a question I asked on Rat a while back. He also mentioned ships' primitive rigging which basically is what caused me to wonder about the practicalities of long haul shipping in the Atlantic. I know nothing about sailing but it seems to me that the Atlantic ocean is a completely-excuse the pun-different kettle of fish from the Meditterranean.<br>
I did wonder about the trade route you mentioned Wendy. Was it clearly indicated as a direct route all the way around? It occured to me it might represent a network of ships plying local more localized trade along the coast all the way up to Brittannia. i.e not one ship going all the way.<br>
I'm glad you mentioned the Ostia to Gibralter run though Rich, as I did want to ask how much distance these ships could cover in a certain time. That at least gives me some indication.<br>
Hopefully Jasper or Martin will stop by this forum some time soon. If not I'll post an S.O.S. in RAT!<br>
<br>
Jackie. <p></p><i></i>
