Maritime Archaeology on Middle Georgia Rivers, USA
Author(s): Stephen A. Hammack
Year: 2013
Summary
This paper will discuss research into the maritime history of the three major rivers of the Middle Georgia region. These include the Flint, Ocmulgee, and Oconee Rivers. The aspects addressed will include prehistoric and historic fish weirs and dugout canoes, as well as 18th, 19th, and 20th century poleboats, steamboats, ferries, barges, and other inland watercraft. A summary of fieldwork in the region since 2005 will also be included.
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Maritime Archaeology on Middle Georgia Rivers, USA. Stephen A. Hammack. Presented at Society for Historical Archaeology, Leicester, England, U.K. 2013 ( tDAR id: 428710)
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Keywords
General
Georgia
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Maritime
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Southeast
Geographic Keywords
North America
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United States of America
Temporal Keywords
Prehistory and History
Spatial Coverage
min long: -129.199; min lat: 24.495 ; max long: -66.973; max lat: 49.359 ;
Individual & Institutional Roles
Contact(s): Society for Historical Archaeology
Record Identifiers
PaperId(s): 678