Ship Archaeology

Neither of these ships would have been discovered without new technologies that aid explorers and archaeologists in their search for important relics which reveal a great deal of information about ancient cultures and their civilization. As John de Bry, member of the Center for Historical Archaeology and part of the crew that discovered the two pirate vessels, noted in relation to the find “Both ships, especially the Fiery Dragon, represent important finds for historical and archaeological data on pirates” (Vergano 07D). This analysis will focus on these discoveries as well as others that have been made in recent times by archaeologists and scientists searching for sunken ships from past civilizations. Also included will be the new methods and technologies available to archaeologists and scientists to aid in their search. A conclusion will address the signi

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ophisticated than ever before. Acting as a microcosm of the Bronze Age, the ship and its wreckage have yielded archaeologists the richest discovery of the Bronze Age this century. The archaeologists who enjoy shipwreck exploration do so for a variety of reasons. One is the obvious treasure trove of cultural information that can be gleaned from these finds. For example, as one archaeologist notes about the discovery of a mug at the wreckage of the Adventure Galley “It is tremendously exciting to bring up a pewter mug that may have been used by Capt. Kidd. [This find]…could be rich in artifacts that open a window into the Golden Age of the Pirates that had been shrouded in folklore and mystery” (Wrecks 1). Historians, sociologists, anthropologists, and archaeologists all benefit from these kinds of discoveries because they often reaffirm existing theories or show their invalidity. Museums in Provincetown will currently gain possession of items from this find, but Barry Clifford hopes to have the museum artifacts transported to Boston or some other location enable to open access to the thousands of artifacts this find will record. New Methods & Technologies The enormous impact of these recent discoveries by archaeologists
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