Discovering Submerged Stories
Dived Up Publications (Verlag)
978-1-909455-64-1 (ISBN)
Discovering Submerged Stories is an immersive exploration of underwater archaeology. Blending personal narrative with historical and archaeological insights, the book reveals twelve fascinating submerged sites and the stories they hold. Duncan Ross shares his compelling account, from a private dream to the rigorous training and quest to assist in important archaeological projects. The book explores a diverse range of underwater heritage, including classic shipwrecks, a Victorian-era submarine, a World War II plane, ancient settlements, and submerged forests. Filled with stunning photographs from expert contributors, the book serves as a testament to how passion can lead to extraordinary journeys - a must-read for diving enthusiasts and history buffs alike.
Duncan Ross is a passionate amateur underwater archaeologist with many years' involvement in the field as an enthusiast, spectator and participant. He is one of countless individuals who make an important contribution to the heritage sector through volunteering. He has achieved the Nautical Archaeology Society (NAS) Award in Maritime Archaeology and participated on archaeological projects. He has contributed material to the NAS, the Maritime Archaeology Trust, Cadw, Divernet.com, and SCUBA magazine.
Introduction (including: The project, Site overview, Visiting the sites, Ethical considerations and respect, and The enablers).
Foreword by Andy Torbet.
Tools of the Trade.
CHAPTERS
Messerschmitt Bf 110 - Battle of Britain casualty.
The Gresham Ship - Underwater classroom.
Rooswijk - A treasure ship of the Dutch East India Company.
Resurgam - I shall rise again.
Gun Rocks - A mysterious mix of cannon.
HMS Invincible - A snapshot of the Georgian Royal Navy.
SS Leysian - Ferrying hooves to the front.
Tanks and Bulldozers - Bound for Juno.
Lelia - A ship of the American Civil War.
Bouldnor Cliff - Ancient Settlement.
Elvet Bridge - Durham's time machine.
Loch Achilty Crannog - Highland mystery.
Afterword;
Diving and Archaeology Skills Progression;
Having a Go Yourself;
Acknowledgements;
Index.
| Erscheinungsdatum | 29.10.2025 |
|---|---|
| Vorwort | Andy Torbet |
| Zusatzinfo | 200+ photographs, illustrations and maps |
| Verlagsort | Oxford |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 156 x 234 mm |
| Gewicht | 532 g |
| Themenwelt | Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Sport ► Segeln / Tauchen / Wassersport |
| Geisteswissenschaften ► Archäologie | |
| Geisteswissenschaften ► Geschichte ► Teilgebiete der Geschichte | |
| ISBN-10 | 1-909455-64-4 / 1909455644 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1-909455-64-1 / 9781909455641 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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