Advisory Council on Underwater Archaeology

Today for #SiteSaturday, we’re discussing a shipwreck found off the coast of Türkiye. Believed to have been traveling from the Gaza coast of Palestine, it is thought to have been caught in a storm near Antalya before meeting its fate beneath the seas 1,100 years ago. Identified as a Philistine ship, what makes this find particularly interesting is the cargo. Using underwater robots, Associate Prof. Dr. Öniz and his team raised amphorae from the wreck site and have continued underwater excavations since. These amphorae, with distinct regional characteristics and filled with olive oil, allowed the researchers to identify the origins of the vessel. Along with the olive oil, a unique find from the wreck were olive pits, a first for any discovery off the Turkish coast. Sailors in antiquity required staple food sources that could withstand long voyages without spoiling, and the discovery of olive pits in the amphorae adds to the longstanding historical narrative of the diet of Mediterranean sailors. #HistoryUnderwater #AncientShipwreck #MediterraneanDiet #OliveOil #Archaeology #UnderwaterExcavation #PhilistineShip #AncientTrade #ShipwreckDiscovery

🌊 Call for Submissions: Showcase Your Underwater Archaeology Research! 🌊 Hey underwater archaeology students ! 🐚 Are you passionate about uncovering maritime history, exploring island/coastal archaeology, or diving into the mysteries of underwater civilizations? 💡 The Advisory Council on Underwater Archaeology (ACUA) is excited to invite you to feature your research in our Spring Newsletter 2025! 📰 Share your insights with our global network of professionals, enthusiasts, and fellow researchers. 🌍 Submit an article of 500-750 words along with a brief bio by April 15th, 2025 Don't miss this chance to showcase your expertise! 🎉 For more info and to submit, check out our linktree on instagram! 🏝️ Got questions? Reach out to us at grad-rep@acuaonline.org. We're here to support you every step of the way! 🤝 Let's dive into the depths of underwater archaeology together! 💦 #UnderwaterArchaeology #ResearchOpportunity #ACUASpringNewsletter

#SiteSaturday: A Sunken Legacy in Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary 🌊⚓ Off the Southern California coast, 150+ historic shipwrecks lie beneath the waves, telling stories of maritime trade, industry, and survival. 🚢 Notable Wrecks: 🔹 Winfield Scott (1853) – Gold Rush-era steamer wrecked on Anacapa Island in fog. All survived. 🔹 Cuba (1923) – Passenger cargo steamer ran aground near San Miguel Island. No lives lost. 🔹 Goldenhorn (1892) – Coal-carrying bark wrecked off Santa Rosa Island due to fog and currents. Explore more shipwrecks: 🔗 https://lnkd.in/ebBZAd_g #MaritimeHistory #ChannelIslands #Shipwrecks #LostAtSea

#WreckWednesday: The Last Great Airship – USS Macon ✈️⚓ Launched in 1933, the USS Macon was a marvel of engineering—one of the largest flying machines ever built and one of the U.S. Navy’s two "flying aircraft carriers." This helium-filled giant spanned over 2.5 football fields in length and carried a squadron of five Sparrowhawk scout planes that could launch and return midair via a trapeze system! But in February 1935, disaster struck. A storm off Point Sur, California, damaged the Macon, causing it to lose altitude. In a desperate attempt to stabilize, the crew dumped ballast, but the ship ultimately fell tail-first into the ocean. Thankfully, 81 of 83 crew members survived. For over 55 years, the wreck lay hidden beneath the waves until its discovery in 1990 in Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary. Further expeditions in 2005 and 2006 documented the wreck, offering a glimpse into the fate of this incredible airship. 🔎 Learn more about the USS Macon: https://lnkd.in/gHikcNv3 #MaritimeArchaeology #USS_Macon #NavalHistory #LostAirships #MontereyBay

🌊⚓ #MaritimeMonday ⚓🌊 Dive into history with the Discovery Hub from the Maritime Archaeology Trust! 🏛️🔎 Bringing together a vast collection of media, booklets, interactives, and educational resources, the Discovery Hub is your gateway to exploring maritime heritage in an ever-changing world. For example, discover stories of resilience and courage in the booklet featuring women who connect with their maritime heritage by sharing experiences from the Second World War, researched by Maggie Fogg. #MaritimeArchaeology #DiscoveryHub #HistoryMatters #WWIIStories

*UPDATE!* Registration submission has been extended to this Tuesday, March 4th, 2025! Please have your registration completed by this time in order to submit your work into the annual proceedings! Did you present a paper at the 2025 SHA Conference on Historical and Underwater Archaeology on a topic relating to underwater/maritime archaeology? If so, we would like to remind you that your paper could be published in the 2025 ACUA Underwater Archaeology Proceedings. Submissions from students and early-career professionals are especially encouraged, but anyone who presented on a relevant topic is welcome! Online registration of your intent to submit a paper is open at the link below. We encourage you to register as soon as possible to be part of the next Proceedings and hope to see your registration confirmed soon! If you have any questions, please get in touch at the following email: proceedings@acuaonline.org. Online registration is open at the following link: https://lnkd.in/ecku4x-d Author Online Registration Deadline: March 4, 2025 Author Manuscript Submission Deadline: March 21, 2025

Did you present a paper at the 2025 SHA Conference on Historical and Underwater Archaeology on a topic relating to underwater/maritime archaeology?  If so, we would like to remind you that your paper could be published in the 2025 ACUA Underwater Archaeology Proceedings. Submissions from students and early-career professionals are especially encouraged, but anyone who presented on a relevant topic is welcome! Online registration of your intent to submit a paper is open at the link below. We encourage you to register as soon as possible to be part of the next Proceedings and hope to see your registration confirmed soon! If you have any questions, please get in touch at the following email: proceedings@acuaonline.org.   Online registration is open at the following link: https://lnkd.in/ecku4x-d   Author Online Registration Deadline: February 28, 2025 Author Manuscript Submission Deadline: March 21, 2025  

Did you present a paper at the 2025 SHA Conference on Historical and Underwater Archaeology on a topic relating to underwater/maritime archaeology? If so, we would like to remind you that your paper could be published in the 2025 ACUA Underwater Archaeology Proceedings. Submissions from students and early-career professionals are especially encouraged, but anyone who presented on a relevant topic is welcome! Online registration of your intent to submit a paper is open at the link below. We encourage you to register as soon as possible to be part of the next Proceedings and hope to see your registration confirmed soon! If you have any questions, please get in touch at the following email: proceedings@acuaonline.org. Online registration is open at the following link: https://lnkd.in/ecku4x-d Author Online Registration Deadline: February 28, 2025 Author Manuscript Submission Deadline: March 21, 2025

Today for #MaritimeMonday we look at new research that is trying to shed light on stone disks found at medieval sites in Rus', dated to the late 12th to mid-13th centuries. These eight pyrophyllite slate objects, sourced from Ovruch (Ukraine), were once thought to be calendars, needle sharpeners, or components for bow drills. But recent analysis has raised a bold new theory: these could be ancient navigational tools, potentially similar to the Vikings’ sun compasses. 🌞🧭 Three of the disks (found in Kyiv, Listven, and Liubech) exhibit features that resemble those found in the Viking Age in regions like Greenland and the Baltic Sea. Their form and function suggest they may have been influenced by Scandinavian sailors and traders. 🌊⚓ These disks were found along key trade routes—such as the ‘from the Varangians to the Greeks’ route—highlighting the interconnectedness of medieval cultures. Could they have been used for navigation, helping travelers across vast distances? While we await further studies and experiments, this discovery opens a thrilling window into the maritime world of the past. 🌎 For more information check out the article by Veremeychyk and Antowska-Gorączniak: https://lnkd.in/gaRFaYYq

For this #MaritimeMonday, let's dive into history! 🌊⚓ Did you know that the Maritime Archaeological Association of Western Australia (MAAWA) has been preserving maritime heritage since 1974? 🗺️✨ This incredible organization gives its members the unique opportunity to explore and dive on historic shipwrecks, while also contributing to the research and management of maritime archaeological heritage sites along Western Australia's stunning coastline. MAAWA plays a vital role in uncovering and protecting the stories of our maritime past. Pictures by MAAWA. #MAAWA #MaritimeArchaeology #Shipwrecks #WesternAustralia #OceanHeritage