Jewel of Muscat
Videos, photos and information on the reconstruction of a 9th-century Arab ship, and its historic voyage from Oman to Singapore.
Final Stages of Construction
The Jewel of Muscat nears completion with the crossbeams to be added.
The hull of the Jewel of Muscat is nearly complete. But before the ship can be launched the construction team faces another daunting challenge. They must add the heavy teak crossbeams that are an essential part of the hull’s structure to give it the rigidity it will need on its long voyage.
3.25 mins
11th September 2009