14. sajandi arheoloogilised köied: konserveerimine ja meetodite analüüs Lootsi 8 vraki leidude näitel

A shipwreck was found during the construction of an office building at 8 Lootsi Street (Tallinn) in the Spring of 2022. This ship is dated to the 14th century and it is believed to be the biggest merchandise vessel from that period found in Europe to date. Among other findings such as glass, leather and wood objects, also cordage remains were unearthed on the wreck. The author had an opportunity to participate in the archaeological field work at Lootsi Street and afterwards to continue with the conservation process regarding the organic finds. For a conservator student, it was a valuable lesson to observe how the archaeological objects travel from the site to the work place of a conservator. The wreck and its findings are in the possession of the Estonian Maritime Museum. The primary goal of this Bachelor´s thesis was to preserve the cordage made of plant fibers and to analyse chosen methods in the Estonian context.