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This 2,200-year-old Roman wreck hid a repair story that rewrites how ancient ships survived long voyages

This 2,200-year-old Roman wreck hid a repair story that rewrites how ancient ships survived long voyages
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Ever since humans have embarked on sea voyages, they needed to ensure vessels were waterproof, resistant to salty seawater, and could withstand microorganisms or sea-dwellers like worms. Until the mid-20th century, however, the study of non-wood materials used to build ships was overlooked. Even today, little work has been done on materials used for waterproofing.

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