Today was a beautiful day on the water. At this time we have divided into two teams. One team consists of SHA and MHT archaeologists while the other includes US Navy archaeologists (George Schwartz, pictured left). We are focussing on the center of the ship, but are at least 30ft away from each other. The sediments are slowly being brought to the surface and filtered through a screen and trough set up. The sands are then being lifted into large metal container for removal off site. The only finds in our screens so far include sticks, small shells, and broken clay pigeons. We are still much too shallow and expect to excavate another 5-8 feet before we encounter the shipwreck and any associated artifacts. Our goal this year is not to excavate for artifacts, but to try and delineate the shipwreck. All of the probing and excavation will help us direct the placement of the cofferdam in 2012.
Dr. Susan Langley keeping communication with divers underwater (left).
Dr. Julie Schablitsky making notes in the office on the barge (right).
Dr. Robert Neyland just after a dive (right).
Dr. Robert Neyland just after a dive (right).
We have just set up a facebook account, so be sure to come find us: USS Scorpion Project!
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