The Archaeology of American Shipwrecks
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The Archaeology of American Shipwrecks by Scott-Ireton Della A
Uncovering America’s past through the archaeology of its shipwrecks The Archaeology of American Shipwrecks highlights the essential role of watercraft in United States history and demonstrates how the study of submerged sites contributes to a deeper understanding of the nation’s past. Combining evidence from shipwreck excavations with historical documentation, this volume reveals how maritime archaeologists locate, document, and preserve these important sites. This book examines a variety of vessels through time, including Indigenous-built dugout canoes, colonial ships that brought Europeans to the Americas, ships created for the whaling industry, and modern ships built for coastal defense. By tracing the role of watercraft in exploration, commerce, warfare, and expansion, it underscores the pivotal influence of maritime transport well into the twentieth century. Providing an overview of major discoveries along with little-known and previously unpublished research and discussing technological advances, new and evolving methodologies, and ethical issues relevant to the field, this book is an indispensable resource for anyone interested in the dynamic story of America’s waterways.
Della A. Scott-Ireton is associate director of the Florida Public Archaeology Network, a program of the University of West Florida. She is coeditor of Citizen Science in Maritime Archaeology: The Power of Public Engagement and Citizen Science in Maritime Archaeology: Terminology, Theory, and Infrastructure.
Jennifer F. McKinnon, professor of history at East Carolina University, is coeditor of Underwater Archaeology of a Pacific Battlefield: The WWII Battle of Saipan.
Jennifer F. McKinnon, professor of history at East Carolina University, is coeditor of Underwater Archaeology of a Pacific Battlefield: The WWII Battle of Saipan.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780813079677 |
| ISBN 10 | 0813079675 |
| Title | The Archaeology of American Shipwrecks |
| Author | Scott-Ireton Della A |
| Series | The American Experience In Archaeological Perspective |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | University Press of Florida |
| Year published | 2026-07-21 |
| Number of pages | 190 |
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