Archimedes and Maritime Engineering

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Archimedes' Principle may have influenced maritime engineering, but shipbuilding was already a well-established practice in various cultures before his time. Resources like Wikipedia and archaeological studies provide insights into ancient shipbuilding techniques. The discussion raises the question of whether there was a notable advancement in maritime technology following Archimedes' contributions. Investigating historical records and archaeological findings could shed light on this potential technological leap. Understanding the timeline of maritime engineering advancements is crucial for assessing Archimedes' impact on the field.
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I'm wondering if its demonstrable that Archimedes Principle led to growth in Maritime engineering. Does anyone have any advice on where one could look to find information on ship building 2200 years ago?
 
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Thanks for the info. I'm wondering if there is any way to determine whether there was a jump in maritime tech in the century or so after his work. I
 

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