Manuel Vicente Nunes (1711-c.1775)

Subsidies for the History of Naval Construction and Achitecture in the 18th century in Portugal

  • Nuno Saldanha Doutor em Ciências Históricas pela Universidade Católica Portuguesa, Professor Auxiliar IADE – Creative University (Laureate International Universities), investigador da UNIDCOM/IADE-U.
Keywords: Naval Shipbuilding, Naval Design, Naval History, 18th Century

Abstract

Manuel Vicente Nunes is without doubt, one of the most important shipbuilders of Portuguese 18th century Naval History, regarding the several aspects that marked his life and work. On one hand, he is the perfect example of the changes in the shipbuilder’s social status, and the gradual rise from mere Carpenter to the rank of First constructor. On the other hand, his work is guided by a particular Design, which was at the base of warships construction in Portugal and in Brazil, and distinct from most of European 18th-century naval production, despite the widespread trend to uniformity.

Published
2020-06-16
Issue
Vol 12 No 23 (2016): Revista Navigator - Dossiê Um século de história do esporte militar brasileiro: das ligas de esporte aos Jogos Olímpicos e Paralímpicos Rio 2016
Section
Artigos