The Ships of De Meern
| Ships of De Meern | |
|---|---|
The De Meern 1 | |
| Created | 85-200 AD |
| Period/culture | Roman Empire |
| Discovered | 1997-2008 De Meern, Utrecht, Netherlands |
| Present location | Museum Hoge Woerd |
The Ships of De Meern are the collective name for a set of Dutch Roman wooden vessels in the town of De Meern, Utrecht.
From 1997 to 2008, a series of ships have been recovered in varying states of preservation, within the proximity of Roman castellums of Laurum (present day Woerden) and Nigrum Pullum (present day Zwammerdam) along the Rhine.
From 47 to 260 AD, the present day sites were part of the limes, part of the border frontier and defense posts of the Roman Empire, and as such, became a site of frequent military activity, with ship traffic for military personnel and supplies. As such, the ships provide insight in provenance of the region's supply chain and activities.