A global array of case studies demonstrating practicesfor preserving the maritime cultural heritage of vulnerable shipwrecks
Shipwreck sites in intertidalzonesthe parts of shorelines that are exposed at low tide and covered at hightideare located within dynamic environments. Periodically uncovered andreburied, these stranded vessels are affected by surf and currents thataccelerate the decay of their remains, and their materials are often salvaged. Thisvolume presents 17 case studies from 9 countries on the management ofintertidal shipwrecks and strategies for conservation, archaeological research,and public outreach focused on such sites.
These case studiesexplore topics such as legislation protecting shipwrecks along the Pacificcoast of New Zealand, the ways wreck sites in Germanys North Sea coastline aresafeguarded and studied, local community participation in the preservation of shipwrecksalong the Patagonian Atlantic coast, and the effects of climate change on sitesalong the Potomac River in Maryland. Pioneering intertidal resource managers discussinnovative strategies for preventing damage to ships and losses to localmaritime heritage. The first volume to examine these sites at varying scales acrossthe globe, Intertidal Shipwrecks is an important resource as climate impactsincrease and the role of citizen science programs becomes more significant.
A volume in theseries Society and Ecology in Island and Coastal Archaeology, edited by VictorD. Thompson and Scott M. Fitzpatrick
This volume presents a global array of case studies on the management of shipwreck sites in intertidal zones, including strategies for conservation, archaeological research, and public outreach focused on such vulnerable sites.
