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Categories
- Tools and Techniques (5)
- Structures and Dwellings (6)
- Shipwrecks (60)
- Preserves (2)
- Organizations (13)
- Institutes (11)
Links
Underwater Mystery Unravels
http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/20010604/415197.htm
Xinhua reports on China's first-ever underwater archaeological expedition. The site, possibly Han Dynasty, is deep in Fuxian Lake in Southwest China's Yunnan Province.
Underwater Archaeology Discussion List
http://lists.asu.edu/archives/sub-arch.html
Sub-Arch covers the field of underwater archaeology. It is a list primarily intended for professionals in the field.
Ultramarine Newsletter
http://www.xs4all.nl/~oro/ultramarine/index.html
Encourages research of coastal archaeology and maritime heritage of the Americas. (Spanish and English)
The Trireme Trust
http://www.atm.ox.ac.uk/rowing/trireme
Studies of the design, use, and capabilities of this historically important type of ship.
Shipwreck Salvage - Treasure Hunters vs. Archaeologists
http://ancienthistory.about.com/library/weekly/aa102098.htm
An illustrated article from About.com on kraters, amphoras and other Greek pottery found in shipwrecks.
River Yields Sunken Scientific Riches
http://msnbc.msn.com/id/3077195/
From MSNBC, Hudson mapping project reveals hidden treasure, including scores of historic shipwrecks.
Rhode Island Marine Archaeology Project
Performs background research, collects historical information and conducts field work on the vessels beneath Rhode Island waters.
Nordic Underwater Archaeology
Describes how the cold brackish Baltic Sea has preserved wrecks, as well as giving links to maritime archaeology resources worldwide.
Issues in Underwater Archaeology
http://www.mnh.uconn.edu/underwater/index.html
The Connecticut Office of State Archaeology is striving to develop a cooperative approach to protecting our maritime heritage. Artifact identification, workshops, FAQs for divers, sites in Connecticut.
Department of Maritime Archaeology Bibliographic Database
http://www.museum.wa.gov.au/collections/databases/maritime/bibliography/bibliography.asp
Searchable listing of maritime archaeological and associated references from the Western Australia Museum.
Charter on the Protection and Management of Underwater Cultural Heritage
http://www.abc.se/~m10354/mar/icomos.htm
From the International Council of Monuments and Sites.
Captain Rick's Maritime Consultation Site
Features on underwater archaeology, shipwrecks, and treasure found in Hawaii.
Ballard and the Black Sea
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/blacksea/
National Geographic reports on Dr Bob Ballard's expedition in search of evidence of human habitation on the bed of the Black Sea. Interviews, transcripts, and observation logs.
Archaeology of Whaling in Southern Australia and New Zealand
http://ehlt.flinders.edu.au/archaeology/department/research/projects/awsanz/index.html
An international project looking at the archaeology and history of Australasia's whaling industry. Aims, conferences, bibliography, regional contributions.
Airplanes Underwater Blog
http://www.airplanes-underwater.blogspot.com/
Underwater aviation archaeology news.
1994 Preliminary Report for Fujairah
http://www.adventurecorps.com/archaeo/fujairah.html
Preliminary report outlines the surveying efforts made by the University of California Office of Scientific Diving research team, led by Chris Kostman, M.A. This survey of the entire eastern coast of the UAE.