Egyptian Boat Models by McGann and Phillips 8-20-22

Описание: This presentation was given as a memorial to Egyptian Study Society founding member (a “plank owner” in nautical terms) John McGann. John passed away in July 2022 from covid while on a Danube River cruise.
The presentation uses John’s four Egyptian models to discuss the history and technology of ship building in Ancient Egypt, as well as illustrate some really fine craftsmanship by John. This is for a general audience; no background is needed in ships, or models, or Ancient Egypt. It is all spelled out as required.
John McGann’s avocational interests were Ancient Egypt and historically accurate model ship building. He was a construction supervisor during his working career. Many of the tall buildings in downtown Denver, and the main terminal at Denver International Airport, had their construction overseen by John. Duplicates of John’s models have been commissioned by professional Egyptologists for personal display, and by museums such as Chicago’s Oriental Institute for public display.
Jay Phillips is a retired geologist and paleontologist. Like John, he has interests in Ancient Egypt and model ships. In 2017, Jay helped John organize the first version of this lecture for presentation to Denver’s model ship club, the Rocky Mountain Shipwrights. Following John’s passing, Jay expanded John’s original lecture as a memorial.