Dive in to Explore Maritime Archaeology!
Acknowledgement of Country
We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the land where we work and live and where the Maritime Archaeology exploration and research was and is conducted related to this website: Gunaikurnai Country. We pay our respects to Elders past and present.
What is Maritime Archaeology?
Maritime archaeology is the study of material culture (things) related to human interaction with the sea. It involves the study of ships and shipwrecks, maritime infrastructure, heritage exploitation, maritime identities and landscapes, seascapes, and other types of heritage, both tangible (like things) and intangible (like ideas).
Join the Effort
Get Involved and Help Maritime Archaeologists
The Shipwreck Discovery Program through Heritage Victoria is a great place to start. You can report any finds you might come across while fishing or exploring that look like a shipwreck site or artifacts . Click the link below to visit the Heritage Victoria Shipwreck Discovery Program website.
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About us
Maritime Archaeology Explorers
Maritime Archaeology Explorers is dedicated to educating children about maritime archaeology in a fun and interactive manner. Our site features clickable links, informative infographics, and animated videos to engage young minds.
With a focus on entertainment and learning, we provide stories, interactive info, games, and resources that ignite curiosity and foster a deeper understanding of archaeology, history and exploration in the context of Maritime Heritage in Victoria.
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References:
Brad Duncan, Maritime Heritage Unit and Conservation Unit of Heritage Victoria, 1995. Port Albert Shipwreck Survey Fieldwork. Nooramunga Marine Park, Heritage Victoria
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Caldow, W. (2020). Gippsland and the Van Diemen’s Land livestock trade: Log of the “Dew Drop” 1847-49. The Great Circle: Journal of the Australian Association for Maritime History, 34(2), 19–43.
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De, B. D. (2021). Heritage Victoria’s shipwreck discovery program. Australasian Journal of Maritime Archaeology, 45, 57–65.
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McCarthy, M. (2009). Iron, steel & steamship archaeology: Proceedings of 2nd Australian seminar, held in Perth, Melbourne and Sydney, 2006. Australian National Centre of Excellence for Maritime Archaeology and Australasian Institute for Maritime Archaeology Inc.
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