Preserving a layered history of the Western Wadden Sea : managing an underwater cultural heritage resource

The Netherlands is a maritime nation with a rich past. this is reflected in the many archaeological sites still present in the seabed and that are often well preserved. This underwater cultural heritage - consisting of shipwrecks, bridges and quays, amongst others, is under threat. However, the resource also offer chances for a better understanding of our past and our current society. It can even help us to make predictions of the future. If we want to be able to do this, than it is necessary to deal with this underwater cultural heritage in a responsible way. This thesis uses the Western Wadden Sea - the former Texel Roads - as a case to show what is threatening underwater cultural heritage, how these threats can be mitigated and in which ways the underwater cultural heritage can be used a a scientific resource, but also for enjoyment and commemmoration. Cultural Heritage Agency of the Netherlands (RCE)Archaeological Heritage Managemen

Witte Swaen from 1636: the discovery and archaeological survey of an intact fluit in the Gulf of Finland, Baltic Sea

In 2020, the diving group Badewanne discovered an exceptionally well-preserved wreck in the Gulf of Finland, Baltic Sea. Researchers and divers from several different institutions collaborated to survey the wreck with the ambition of gathering as much archaeological information with as little impact on the wreck as possible. This paper summarizes the current state of research and argues that the wreck is the remains of a merchant fluit loaded with grain. Archival research has identified the ship as Witte Swaen, built in 1636 and sunk in 1638. Besides highlighting the fate of this particular fluit, the survey has revealed the characteristic hull shape as well as the sculptural decorations, which diverge from other later archaeologically surveyed fluits in the Baltic.Archaeological Heritage Managemen

Changing sea conditions as a threat to our underwater cultural heritage

Changing sea conditions due to climate change will have an enormous effect on all sorts of processes in seas, oceans and coastal areas. Current patterns will change, as will sedimentation-erosion processes, acidity and salinity. Invasive species will be able to settle in places they could not before. Each of these changes will trigger other processes that can have a negative effect on underwater cultural heritage. Our need to try to mitigate climate change has us looking for green energy, which has led us to build large wind farms in the North Sea. We want to continue living in areas under threat and therefore we imagine building high walls, to keep the water out. This barrier approach affects current, erosion and sedimentation patterns. Consequently, such actions need to be investigated in a multi-disciplinary way to understand the complexities of changes that may result.Archaeological Heritage Managemen

Kulturerbemanagement auf dem Meeresgrund: Beispiel Niederlande

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Playing the values: Sound and vision of the violin of the Titanic

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