In this scholarly study, Friedrich Maschek von Maasburg explores the controversial practice of 'ship-stowing' - a form of punishment used in Austria in the late 18th century. Through a comprehensive analysis of legal documents, contemporary accounts, and other primary sources, Maasburg sheds light on the various social, political, and economic factors that contributed to the use of this brutal punishment.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.