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Ships of Discovery Ships of Discovery studies ships from the earliest period of European exploration to WWII

Our research includes the study of the ships of the earliest period of European exploration of the New World (1492-1550), ships of the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries, colonial merchant ships, slave ships, colonial and WWI and WWII Naval ships, and historic sites on land relating to ships and seafaring. The institute undertakes surveys and excavations in the U.S., various Latin American and Caribbean countries and in the Pacific, conducts conservation research and analysis of artifacts, promotes education and better understanding of the past through scientific articles, popular books and lectures, the design and fabrication of museum exhibits, films, underwater trails, and public outreach efforts.

Anyone with an interest in WWII sites in Saipan's waters can check out how the sites are changing over time in this arti...
12/12/2024

Anyone with an interest in WWII sites in Saipan's waters can check out how the sites are changing over time in this article. It combines ten years worth of monitoring data using photogrammetric and deviation analysis. This has been a great partnership between Ships archaeologists and Japanese researcher Dr. Kota Yamafune! The work was partially funded through a 2023 NOAA Ocean Exploration grant as well as previous American Battlefield Protection Program, NPS grants in partnership with ECU Program in Maritime Studies. Kotaro Yamafune Jen McK

In 2012 a program to investigate the management of underwater cultural heritage (UCH) related to the WWII battle for Saipan was developed with several collaborative partners. The program was conceptualized in response to the creation of the WWII Battle for Saipan Underwater Heritage Trail that launc...

We wrapped the project with the most amazing community event that was supported and attended by the daughter and grandso...
09/23/2024

We wrapped the project with the most amazing community event that was supported and attended by the daughter and grandson of a surviving crew member of the crash, the families of the fishermen who risked their livelihoods and rescued six of the crew, the historians, archaeologists, divers, and journalists who searched for, found, and researched the wreck, and dozens of community members who are interested and connected to this piece of history. It has been an honor for us to be part of this mission and a small part of such an incredible historical moment of sacrifice, loss, courage and kindness. Task Force Dagger Special Operations FoundationHistArcECU Program in Maritime StudiesRECON OffshoreDefense POW / MIA Accounting AgencyEast Carolina University Diving and Water SafetyScientific Dive Center CCMARUniversidade de LisboaNational League of POW/MIA Families Carlos Guerreiro

Another piece on our team’s work. It is incredibly moving to have been part of this history and site.
09/22/2024

Another piece on our team’s work. It is incredibly moving to have been part of this history and site.

Apesar de terem passado oito décadas desde que o bombardeiro da Marinha se despenhou no mar, a Agência Norte-americana para os Desaparecidos de Guerra acredita que ainda pode devolver paz às famílias dos aviadores.

A few more photos of working underwater. These follow the process of what we do on an excavation. From setting up grids,...
09/22/2024

A few more photos of working underwater. These follow the process of what we do on an excavation. From setting up grids, to excavation, to screening. It all happens underwater! Task Force Dagger Special Operations FoundationECU Program in Maritime StudiesRECON OffshoreHistArcScientific Dive Center CCMARUniversidade de LisboaEast Carolina University Diving and Water Safety Thank you João Encarnação for the photographs.

This POW/MIA Recognition Day is particularly humbling as our mission in Portugal draws to a close. Tens of thousands of...
09/20/2024

This POW/MIA Recognition Day is particularly humbling as our mission in Portugal draws to a close. Tens of thousands of U.S. service members remain MIA today, and we are grateful for the opportunity to do our part in helping fulfill our nation’s promise. Since we are fortunate enough to be on a recovery mission with so many amazing veterans, we decided it would be best to ask them what this mission means to those who have served. Task Force Dagger Special Operations Foundation Defense POW / MIA Accounting Agency ECU Program in Maritime Studies Scientific Dive Center CCMAR HistArc RECON Offshore National League of POW/MIA Families

Another one for Google translate for those across the pond.
09/18/2024

Another one for Google translate for those across the pond.

Uma equipa que envolve arqueólogos subaquáticos e militares norte-americanos está a procurar vestígios dos restos mortais dos cinco aviadores que morreram quando o seu bombardeiro se despenhou no mar, ao largo de Faro, em 1943

Setting up site excavations in a new locale is always a challenge. But as they say, team work makes the dream work.
09/16/2024

Setting up site excavations in a new locale is always a challenge. But as they say, team work makes the dream work.

For our Portuguese followers. Here’s an article about the project.
09/16/2024

For our Portuguese followers. Here’s an article about the project.

Agendada conferência pública no sábado, dia 21.

Our partners on the ground in Portugal have been instrumental in getting this project up and running. Captain (PRTN) Aug...
09/14/2024

Our partners on the ground in Portugal have been instrumental in getting this project up and running. Captain (PRTN) Augusto Salgado, is a Professor at Faculty of Humanities and Arts, Lisbon University and Director Portuguese Maritime Museum. Pedro Caleja, is a maritime archaeologist and HistArc researcher at Faculty of Humanities and Arts, Lisbon University. From translations to hardware store shops, these guys have helped with all of it. We could not imagine better colleagues to work with!

We also have amazing crews across all our platforms and through the CCMAR Scientific Diving Center. They have managed all our needs, big and small, from the lovely catering by Linda to the straight survey lines of Isidor! Scientific Dive Center CCMAR Universidade de LisboaTask Force Dagger Special Operations FoundationECU Program in Maritime StudiesEast Carolina University Diving and Water SafetyRECON OffshoreHistArcDefense POW / MIA Accounting Agency

As the mission progresses our team is growing! It started with a small team of Ships, ECU, RECON Offshore, and Portugues...
09/13/2024

As the mission progresses our team is growing! It started with a small team of Ships, ECU, RECON Offshore, and Portuguese colleagues, but is growing rapidly. The Task Force Dagger Special Operations Foundation veterans arrived to complete the team and help begin investigating the site. Task Force Dagger Special Operations Foundation

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