The Royal Navy survey ship HMS Echo has investigated the wrecks of two ships that sank with a total of over 16,000 lives lost during World War II. Echo has been on ..
Maritime Archaeology
New tender RIB to be delivered to UK maritime archaeology charity
The Maritime Archaeology Sea Trust (MAST), a UK-based research charity, will soon take delivery of a new rigid inflatable boat (RIB) from Ribcraft RIBs. The 5.85-metre ..
Welcome to Research and Training Week 2020/11
Research and training vessels are an interesting breed. First, they are relatively uncommon. They are also usually owned by governments. This week, however, we have some ..
11 Books On Shipwreck And Maritime Archaeology You Might Be Interested In
Ships are one of the sturdiest megastructures built by man, weighing anywhere between 10,000 to 600,000 deadweight tons. And they should be, considering the harsh conditions they encounter, the unpredictability of the environment they sail in, and the sheer magnitude of operations needed to manage a vessel of such large proportions.
Safety and adherence to laws are paramount, and all efforts are taken to keep the vessel all passengers on board safe. For this purpose, several maritime laws and...
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German cruiser sunk in WWII found off Norway
Norwegian media reports that the wreckage of a German warship dating back to World War II has been found off the coast of Kristiansand. The ship has been identified as ..
WWI German U-boat surveyed over 100 years after wartime sinking
A German submarine from World War I has been surveyed for the first time since its loss in 1917. Sophisticated scanning techniques and deep-sea video footage have ..
Search, Ocean Infinity locate wreck of American battleship Nevada
Underwater and terrestrial archaeology firm Search and marine robotics company Ocean Infinity recently discovered the wreck of USS Nevada, one of the US Navy’s ..