Filler pieces

Filler pieces are a diagnostic feature of this shipwreck.  They show clearly in the 1970 pictures, and they are typical of Iberian ships in this period.

In some of the 1970 pictures it seems that the upper ceiling strake is notched and covers the space in front of the first futtocks (Figs. 46 and 47).  However, the filler pieces preserved on the lower portion of the hull show clearly that they have been cut in two different sizes, to fit in front, and between the first futtocks.

Fig.  47 - Scheme of the filler pieces' arrangement.

Fig. 48 - Filler pieces in 1970 (photo: Ricardo Costa).

Only further investigation will allow us to state clearly if there were two solutions for the filler pieces arrangement.

Fig. 49 - Another view of filler pieces in 1970.  (photo: Ricardo Costa).