In situ Site Stabilization of HMS Fowey

Summary

HMS Fowey, located in Biscayne National Park, was uncovered and surveyed by the National Park Service (NPS) in 2013, after being damaged by Tropical Storm Sandy in 2012. The objective of the project was to record its current condition and surrounding environment, and to develop an in situ stabilization plan. Geological, geophysical, and oceanographic data were collected at the site and processed by NPS and U.S. Geological Survey (USGS).  These data, along with archaeological site information gathered from documentation, were combined with a review of previous attempts to stabilize submerged archeological remains around the world. The dynamics of the site and the relative merits of proven in situ stabilization methods were considered, and a range of management options for the protecting and preserving HMS Fowey were developed through this multidisciplinary study.  The most suitable in situ stabilization method was selected, implemented, and has entered into the first monitoring phase. 

This Resource is Part of the Following Collections

• Society for Historical Archaeology 2015   •
• Reaching Across the Pond: The Archaeological Investigation and Management of the HMS Fowey (1748) Shipwreck in Biscayne National Park.

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Contact(s): Society for Historical Archaeology

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PaperId(s): 464