Ships of Discovery

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 Caribbea

n 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...

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