September 1st, 2010 noelbynature Posted in Malaysia, Philippines, Underwater Archaeology No Comments »
The Voyage of the Balangay, a reconstruction of a Filipino watercraft that sailed the Philippine waters last year is now in its second leg of its journey – a trip through the waters of Southeast Asia. The Balangay recently called at Kota Kinabalu and is on its way to Kuching before continuing on to Singapore and Vietnam.
Retracing the sailing bravado of Filipino ancestors
Daily Express, 22 August 2010
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August 17th, 2010 noelbynature Posted in Indonesia, Singapore, Talks / Presentations, Underwater Archaeology No Comments »
Readers in Singapore may be interested in this public lecture by Dr. Michael Flecker about the Belitung shipwreck, soon to be exhibited in Singapore and around the world!
Treasures from the Sea: An Arab Shipwreck in Indonesian waters
by Dr. Michael Flecker
Date: 21 August 2010
Time: 4.00pm
Venue: Imagination Room, National Library of Singapore
* Registration required. See here.
The Belitung Wreck, an Arab dhow dating all the way back to the first half of the 9th century, was found in the Indonesian waters. Curiously it carried a cargo almost exclusively Chinese. Dr Michael Flecker, who directed the archaeological excavation of this magnificent find, will discuss the excavation, the ceramic and non-ceramic cargo, dating, identifying the origin and likely route of the ship and the composition of the crew. What was this Arab vessel doing so far from home?
August 16th, 2010 noelbynature Posted in Indonesia, Underwater Archaeology No Comments »
In an unfortunate turn of events, the crew of the Spirit of Majapahit, a replica of a ship on the walls of Borobudur have reportedly mutinied and refused to proceed further with their planned voyage from Indonesia to Japan and back. The crew cited overly dangerous sea conditions beyond the capabilities of the ship, the lack of insurance and late payments and are returning home from Manila.
Mutiny on the Majapahit: Crew Says Too Dangerous to Sail On
Jakarta Globe, 12 August 2010
Mutinous Crew on Spirit of Majapahit Brings Historic Voyage to Abrupt End
Jakarta Globe, 13 August 2010
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August 5th, 2010 noelbynature Posted in Exhibitions, Indonesia, Museums, Singapore, Underwater Archaeology No Comments »
The treasures from the Belitung Shipwreck will be exhibited internationally for the first time, starting with Singapore later this year, and in the Freer Gallery of Art and Arthur M. Sackler Gallery of the Smithsonian Institution in 2012.
Rare find to debut in S’pore
Straits Times, 27 July 2010
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July 8th, 2010 noelbynature Posted in Peripheral Southeast Asia, Podcasts, Underwater Archaeology No Comments »
Maritime trade between China and the rest of the world (often passing through Southeast Asia) has been around for nearly 2,000 years, but it has only been in the recent past that China has built up the capability to undertake archaeological investigations underwater.
The ‘Other’ Silk Road: China Peers Into Maritime Past
NPR, 02 July 2010
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June 16th, 2010 noelbynature Posted in Malaysia, Peripheral Southeast Asia, Southeast Asia, Underwater Archaeology 1 Comment »
The Jewel of Muscat is in Georgetown for its last stopover before heading for her final destination, Singapore! Today, I got a chance to go aboard the Jewel of Muscat and talk to project director Dr. Tom Vosmer to get an idea of the inner workings of this replica of a 9th century Arab ship and the journey from Oman thus far.
More pictures and videos after the jump!
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May 24th, 2010 noelbynature Posted in Malaysia, Underwater Archaeology 1 Comment »
The Jewel of Muscat is heading for Georgetown at the end of the month, and we’re getting a chance to go onboard to see this fabulous replica of an Arab trading vessel! Do you have any questions you would like to ask about the Jewel of Muscat and her crew?
