Maritime Archaeology

Maritime Archaeology


Physical remains of humanity’s interaction with the sea.

This does not only include sites such as shipwrecks, but also refers to coastal sites such as shipyards, jetties, wharves and breakwaters. Therefore, maritime archaeology encompasses both land and water sites. In Australia, this term also covers rivers and lakes. Outside of Australia, this field is also referred to as marine or nautical archaeology.

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