Shipbuilding site

Definition

Place used for shipbuilding by the sea, lake or river (Guide for Archaeological Heritage in Finland: http://akp.nba.fi/wiki;laivanrakennuspaikka?s[]=hylky)

Description

The shipbuilding site was usually set up on a sheltered shore gently facing the water, with a solid ground and sufficient space for various activities and storage of materials.(Guide for Archaeological Heritage in Finland: http://akp.nba.fi/wiki;laivanrakennuspaikka?s[]=hylky)