Maritime archaeology : a reader of substantive and theoretical contributions
"Archaeology is known as a practical science in which some enthusiastic amateurs have excelled quite as much as academics. The underwater branch especially attracts scholars, bona fide amateurs, and treasure-hunting salvors. Some articles in this volume reflect the long-standing rivalry between commercial salvors and archaeologists." "Writings are collected from a variety of sources: lecture notes, formal papers presented at academic conferences, and articles from obscure journals dating back almost half a century. The articles describe progress in the technology of diving and excavation over the decades, as well as differing attitudes among experts on methodology. Readers will not only develop an appreciation and understanding of how maritime archaeologists make their astonishing finds but also how they identify and classify these artifacts. The various authors describe the myriad technical advances in diving and excavation, always seeking insights into present practice from a knowledge of what has worked - and failed - in the past. The editors also include a compendious bibliography of works in this science." "The eclectic contents of Maritime Archaeology are aimed at students new to the field, as well as seasoned experts who wish to refine and perfect their knowledge."--Jacket
xx, 590 pages : illustrations, maps ; 26 cm
9780306453304, 9780306453311, 0306453304, 0306453312
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1. The Fos Underwater Excavations.- 2. The Technical Importance of Shipwreck Archaeology.- 3. Introducing Maritime Archaeology.- 4. Integrating Archaeological and Historical Records in Dutch East India Company Research.- 5. A Discussion of Maritime Archaeology.- 6. Underwater Archaeology, European versus American.- 7. The South Carolina Hobby Diver Program.- 8. The World’s Worst Investment: The Economics of Treasure Hunting with Real-Life Comparisons.- 9. Why Dr. Bass Couldn’t Convince Mr. Gumbel: The Trouble with Treasure Revisited, Again.- 10. Archaeology on Trial.- 11. American Naval Archaeology: Past and Prologue.- II.A: The Mediterranean: Bibliography.- II.B: Northern Europe: Bibliography.- II.C: The Caribbean: Bibliography.- 12. Current Status of Underwater Archaeology in Malaysia.- 13. Philippine Underwater Archaeology: Present Research Projects and New Developments.- II.E: The Arabic World: Bibliography.- II.F: Africa: Bibliography.- 14. The Method of Multiple Working Hypotheses: With This Method the Dangers of Parental Affection for a Favorite Theory Can Be Circumvented.- 15. Strong Inference: Certain Systematic Methods of Scientific Thinking May Produce Much More Rapid Progress Than Others.- 16. The Limitations of Inference in Archaeology.- 17. Archaeological Methods.- 18. The Berth 52 Vessel (09CH691): The Interim Report.- 19. Middle-Range Theory in Archaeology: A Critical Review of Origins and Applications.- 20. Technology, Theory, and Analysis: Using Remote Sensing as a Tool for Middle-Range Theory Building in Maritime and Nautical Archaeology.- 21. Considerations for Research Designs in Shipwreck Archaeology.- 22. Sea Level Change as a Variable in Colonial American Archaeology.- 23. Site Location Factors.- 24. Physical Processes at the CSSChattahoochee Wreck Site.- 25. The Archaeology of Shipwrecks.- 26. Cultural Resources Magnetometer Survey and Testing.- 27. A Diachronic Study of Some Historical and Natural Factors Linked to Shipwreck Patterns in the Northern Gulf of Mexico.- 28. Nautical Archaeology Survey Methods.- 29. A Developmental Model for Survey and Inventory of Submerged Archaeological Resources in a Riverine System: The Patuxent River, Maryland.- 30. History of Diving.- 31. Considerations of Remote Sensing Limitations to Submerged Historical Site Survey.- 32. An Airborne Magnetometer Survey for Shipwrecks and Associated Underwater Test Excavations.- 33. Magnetic Search and Survey in Shallow Water and Beach Areas.- 34. New Capabilities for Side-Scan Sonar.- 35. Isis — Versatile Sonar Data Acquisition.- 36. Computer Video Image Digitization on the USS Monitor: A Research Tool for Underwater Archaeology.- 37. Electronic Mapping of Underwater Sites.- V.E: Remote Operating Vehicle (ROV).- 38. An Envelope Full of Questions That Count in Underwater Archaeology.- 39. Toward Establishing Research and Significance Criteria for Civil War Shipwreck Resources.- 40. A Small-Craft Topology: Tool for Archaelogical Research.- 41. Preliminary Investigations of a Shipwreck, Pumpata Cahuita National Park, Costa Rica.- 42. The Analysis of Sea-Bed Distributions: Discontinuous Sites.- 43. Mapping and Site Characterization in Zero Visibility: The C.S.S. Georgia.- 44. Bridging the Experience Gap: Techniques for Reducing the Stress of Zero Visibility Training.- 45. Zero-Visibility Diving on the Maple Leaf: The Tricks of the Trade.- 46. The Investigation of the Factors That Affect the Preservation of Underwater Archaeological Sites.- 47. 16th-Century Spanish Basque Coopering Technology.- 48. Shipwreck! — The 1554Flota Exhibit.- A Children’s Museum Exhibit on the 1554 Flota Wrecks.- Conclusion.- Appendix A. Archaeological Organizations and Journals.- Appendix B. Supplemental Bibliographical Sources for 17th through 19th Centuries.- About the Contributors.