Underwater Archaeology Digs
Several universities around the world conduct the specialized form of field school that takes place under the lakes and oceans of our planet. Many, but not all, involve investigation of shipwrecks. Here's a selection of archaeology digs taken in the watery deep.
Field schools listed below with dates older than the current year may indicate an ongoing project that has not yet established dates for this season.
Field schools listed below with dates older than the current year may indicate an ongoing project that has not yet established dates for this season.
Biscayne National Park (Florida USA)
August 1-12, 2005. PAST Foundation. Basic underwater documentation techniques, and the exploration of how archaeological information is translated into the creation and management of underwater parks. Part of a multi-year project to establish a Maritime Heritage Trail within park waters.
August 1-12, 2005. PAST Foundation. Basic underwater documentation techniques, and the exploration of how archaeological information is translated into the creation and management of underwater parks. Part of a multi-year project to establish a Maritime Heritage Trail within park waters.
Black Sea Shipwrecks
July 1-September 23, 2007 (Several sessions). National Taras Shevchenko University of Kyiv. The Black Sea Shipwreck Research Project explores and studies archaeological materials that have been found on the shelf of the Black Sea.
July 1-September 23, 2007 (Several sessions). National Taras Shevchenko University of Kyiv. The Black Sea Shipwreck Research Project explores and studies archaeological materials that have been found on the shelf of the Black Sea.
Chuuk Lagoon (Federated States of Micronesia)
July 2008-November 2008. Earthwatch Institute. Diving on and recording wrecked Japanese aircraft sunk in Chuuk Lagoon during Operation Hailstone, a World War II battle.
July 2008-November 2008. Earthwatch Institute. Diving on and recording wrecked Japanese aircraft sunk in Chuuk Lagoon during Operation Hailstone, a World War II battle.
Great Barrier Reef (Australia)
16-23 June 2007. James Cook University. Maritime archaeological field school.
16-23 June 2007. James Cook University. Maritime archaeological field school.
HMF Firebrand (Isles of Scilly)
July 22-August 7, 2006. Bristol University. HM Fireship, Firebrand was launched at Limehouse in 1694 and served in the Caribbean and Mediterranean before sinking in October 1707 as a consequence of navigational error off the Isles of Scilly. The wreck site will be examined and recorded.
July 22-August 7, 2006. Bristol University. HM Fireship, Firebrand was launched at Limehouse in 1694 and served in the Caribbean and Mediterranean before sinking in October 1707 as a consequence of navigational error off the Isles of Scilly. The wreck site will be examined and recorded.
Sanitja (Spain)
April 27-November 14, 2008. (4 sessions). Ecomuseum of the Cape of Cavalleria. Exploring the Roman port of Sanitja and the coast of the Cape of Cavalleria identifying structures of the Roman city of Sanisera as well as Roman shipwrecks.
April 27-November 14, 2008. (4 sessions). Ecomuseum of the Cape of Cavalleria. Exploring the Roman port of Sanitja and the coast of the Cape of Cavalleria identifying structures of the Roman city of Sanisera as well as Roman shipwrecks.
The Tile Wreck (Dominican Republic)
March 4-May 13, 2007 (several sessions). Anglo-Danish Maritime Archaeological Team (ADMAT). Maritime Archaeological Field School will continue the survey work on The Tile Wreck 1720's wreck in Monte Cristi, in the Dominican Republic.
March 4-May 13, 2007 (several sessions). Anglo-Danish Maritime Archaeological Team (ADMAT). Maritime Archaeological Field School will continue the survey work on The Tile Wreck 1720's wreck in Monte Cristi, in the Dominican Republic.
Tonawanda Shipwreck (Florida, USA)
Dates not established yet for 2007. Anglo~Danish Maritime Archaeological Team. Under a NOAA permit, the ADMAT team will investigate the remains of an unknown wooden shipwreck situated about 5 miles off shore, and about 10 miles from the dock in Key Largo. The wreck is thought to be the Civil War Union Steamer, the Arkansas, later renamed the Tonawanda.
Dates not established yet for 2007. Anglo~Danish Maritime Archaeological Team. Under a NOAA permit, the ADMAT team will investigate the remains of an unknown wooden shipwreck situated about 5 miles off shore, and about 10 miles from the dock in Key Largo. The wreck is thought to be the Civil War Union Steamer, the Arkansas, later renamed the Tonawanda.
Victor Harbor, Australia
February 1-18, 2007. Flinders University. Underwater investigation at Victor Harbor, South Australia.
February 1-18, 2007. Flinders University. Underwater investigation at Victor Harbor, South Australia.
Wreck of Slobodna (Florida, USA)
July 30-August 11, 2006. PAST Foundation. 2006 marks the second and final year of underwater survey on the wreck site of the late 19th century sailing ship, Slobodna, in the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary.
July 30-August 11, 2006. PAST Foundation. 2006 marks the second and final year of underwater survey on the wreck site of the late 19th century sailing ship, Slobodna, in the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary.
Wreck of the Menemon Sanford (Key Largo, Florida)
July 27-August 8, 2008. The PAST Foundation. This year's field project will focus on the wreck of the Menemon Sanford, a coastal paddle steamer wrecked on Carysfort Reef in 1862.
July 27-August 8, 2008. The PAST Foundation. This year's field project will focus on the wreck of the Menemon Sanford, a coastal paddle steamer wrecked on Carysfort Reef in 1862.