Conservation Of Marine Archaeological Objects

Author : Colin Pearson
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 310 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2014-05-20
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : 9781483294650

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Conservation of Marine Archaeological Objects by Colin Pearson Pdf

Over the past twenty years there has been a significant increase in underwater activities such as scuba diving which, coupled with the adventure andromance always associated with shipwrecks, has led to rapid developments in the discovery and excavation of shipwrecked material. These shipwrecks are invaluable archaeological 'time capsules', which in themajoriety of cases have come to an equilibrium with their environment. As soon as artefacts on the wreck site are moved, this equilibrium is disturbed, and the artefacts may commence to deteriorate, sometimes in a rapid and devastating fashion. In fact excavation without having conservation facilities available is vandalism--the artefacts are much safer being left on the sea bed. Such famous shipwrecks as the Mary Rose (1545), the Wasa (1628) and the Batabia (1629) have not only brought the world's attention to these unique finds, but have also produced tremendous conservation problems. The treatment of a 30 metre waterlogged wooden hull or large cast iron cannon is still causing headaches to conservators.

Author : Donny Leon Hamilton
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 140 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Marine archaeologists
ISBN : UOM:39015051886961

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Basic Methods of Conserving Underwater Archaeological Material Culture by Donny Leon Hamilton Pdf

Author : Douglas R. Armstrong
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2012-10-12
Category : Antiquities
ISBN : 1480100552

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Practical Conservation of Archaeological Objects by Douglas R. Armstrong Pdf

Master conservator Douglas R. Armstrong imparts his many years of first-hand, practical experience in the field of marine artifact conservation within the pages of "Practical Conservation of Archaeological Objects". This newly updated version for 2012 includes his methods of cleaning coins recovered from a number of shipwrecks, in particular the inventory of the Chanduy Reef Capitana, and the Consolacion in Ecuador. This is a manual of proven methods that all collectors, be they archaeologists or treasure hunters, at land or at sea, will find indispensable when restoring and conserving a wide range of objects, ranging from buttons, cannon, sword handles, or glassware, to pieces of eight. The author was the first craftsman to handle many objects hereto untouched by conservators of the day, not the least of which are delicate pistols, one of the first wrought iron guns, the original Tumbaga bars of the Bahamas, and a bronze saker made for King Henry VIII. The book is richly illustrated with before and after photos of these projects and is fully indexed. The technology and tools used are described in great detail. Truly, this is a manual that every conservator needs at hand.

Author : Vicki Richards,Jennifer McKinnon
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 98 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : History
ISBN : 9781427644367

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Public, Professionals and Preservation by Vicki Richards,Jennifer McKinnon Pdf

In September 2008, a combined annual conference for the Australasian Institute for Maritime Archaeology, the Australasian Society for Historical Archaeology and the Australian Association for Maritime History was held at the magnificent Institute Building of the State Library of South Australia in Adelaide. The conference was entitled "Archaeology from Below - Engaging the Public" and hoped to address the relationship between archaeology and the public. Papers presented in this session broaden discussions on the interactions of professionals and the public with respect to in situ stabilisation, preservation and management of terrestrial and underwater cultural heritage sites and their associated archaeological finds.

Author : Mark Jones
Publisher : Oxbow Books Limited
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2015-07-31
Category : Antiquities
ISBN : 178570155X

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For Future Generations by Mark Jones Pdf

Originally published in hardback: Portsmouth, England: Mary Rose Trust, 2003.

Author : Netherlands. Ministry of Education, Culture and Science. Cultural Heritage Agency,UNESCO
Publisher : UNESCO Publishing
Page : 517 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2021-03-10
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9789231004278

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The UNESCO Training Manual for the Protection of the Underwater Cultural Heritage in Latin America and the Caribbean by Netherlands. Ministry of Education, Culture and Science. Cultural Heritage Agency,UNESCO Pdf

Author : Anastasia Stratē
Publisher : Martinus Nijhoff Publishers
Page : 518 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Law
ISBN : 0792330528

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The Protection of the Underwater Cultural Heritage by Anastasia Stratē Pdf

The marine environment is almost ideal for the preservation of artefacts and, until relatively recently, it also provided complete protection from destruction by man. However, the aqualung has made most shallow underwater sites accessible, leading to widespread plundering. Current deep-sea bed technology now threatens deep water sites. There is a need for immediate international action to preserve the man-made environment, alongside the natural one. The enunciation of legal rules to protect the underwater cultural heritage is a complex issue, involving a matrix of interests and laws, both international and national.

Author : Bradley A. Rodgers
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 221 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2007-05-08
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780306486135

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The Archaeologist's Manual for Conservation by Bradley A. Rodgers Pdf

This is a Foreword by an archaeologist, not a conservator, but as Brad Rodgers says, “Conservation has been steadily pulled from archaeology by the forces of specialization”(p. 3),andhewantstoremedythatsituationthroughthismanual. He seesthisworkasa“calltoactionforthenon-professionalconservator,”permitting “curators, conservators, and archaeologists to identify artifacts that need prof- sional attention and, allow these professionals to stabilize most artifacts in their own laboratories with minimal intervention, using simple non-toxic procedures” (p. 5). It is the mission of Brad’s manual to “bring conservation back into arch- ology” (p. 6). The degree of success of that goal depends on the degree to which archaeologists pay attention to, and put to use, what Brad has to say, because as he says, “The conservationist/archaeologist is responsible to make preparation for an artifact’s care even before it is excavated and after its storage into the foreseeable future”. . . a tremendous responsibility” (p. 10). The manual is a combination of highly technical as well as common sense methods of conserving wood, iron and other metals, ceramics, glass and stone, organicsandcomposits—afarbetterguidetoartifactconservationthanwasava- able to me when I ?rst faced that archaeological challenge at colonial Brunswick Town, North Carolina in 1958—a challenge still being faced by archaeologists today. The stage of conservation in 1958 is in dramatic contrast to the procedures Brad describes in this manual—conservation has indeed made great progress. For instance,acommonprocedurethenwastoheattheartifactsredhotinafurnace—a method that made me cringe.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : DIANE Publishing
Page : 61 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 1987
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781428922884

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Technologies for Underwater Archaeology & Maritime Preservation by Anonim Pdf

Author : Corrado Pedelì,Stefano Pulga
Publisher : Getty Publications
Page : 170 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2014-02-01
Category : Art
ISBN : 9781606061589

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Conservation Practices on Archaeological Excavations by Corrado Pedelì,Stefano Pulga Pdf

The relationship between archaeology and conservation has long been complex and, at times, challenging. Archaeologists are often seen as interested principally in excavation and research, while conservators are concerned mainly with stabilization and the prevention of deterioration. Yet it is often initial conservation in the field that determines the long-term survival and intelligibility of both moveable artifacts and fixed architectural features. This user-friendly guide to conservation practices on archaeological excavations covers both structures and artifacts, starting from the moment when they are uncovered. Individual chapters discuss excavation and conservation, environmental and soil issues, deterioration, identification and condition assessment, detachment and removal, initial cleaning, coverings and shelters, packing, and documentation. There are also eight appendixes. Geared primarily for professionals engaged in the physical practice of excavation, this book will also interest archaeologists, archaeological conservators, site managers, conservation scientists, museum curators, and students of archaeology and conservation.

Author : Chris Caple,Vicky Garlick
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 269 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2020-12-14
Category : Art
ISBN : 9781000223514

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Studies in Archaeological Conservation by Chris Caple,Vicky Garlick Pdf

Studies in Archaeological Conservation features a range of case studies that explore the techniques and approaches used in current conservation practice around the world and, taken together, provide a picture of present practice in some of the world-leading museums and heritage organisations. Archaeological excavations produce thousands of corroded and degraded fragments of metal, ceramic, and organic material that are transformed by archaeological conservators into the beautiful and informative objects that fill the cases of museums. The knowledge and expertise required to undertake this transformation is demonstrated within this book in a series of 26 fascinating case studies in archaeological conservation and artefact investigation, undertaken in laboratories around the world. These case studies are contextualised by a detailed introductory chapter, which explores the challenges presented by researching and conserving archaeological artefacts and details how the case studies illustrate the current state of the subject. Studies in Archaeological Conservation is the first book for over a quarter of a century to show the range and diversity of archaeological conservation, in this case through a series of case studies. As a result, the book will be of great interest to practising conservators, conservation students, and archaeologists around the world.

Author : Ray A. Williamson,Paul R. Nickens
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 404 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781461541455

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Science and Technology in Historic Preservation by Ray A. Williamson,Paul R. Nickens Pdf

Technology transfer has played an increasingly important role in historic preservation during the latter half of the twentieth century, a situation attested to by the undertaking of an important congressional study in 1986 that assessed the role of federal agencies in the field. In this book leading researchers update the earlier findings and contribute state-of-the-art reviews and evaluations of technological progress in their areas of expertise.

Author : Lawrence E. Babits,Hans Van Tilburg
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 534 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2013-11-11
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781489900845

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Maritime Archaeology by Lawrence E. Babits,Hans Van Tilburg Pdf

This volume initiates a new series of books on maritime or underwater archaeology, and as the editor of the series I welcome its appearance with great excitement. It is appropriate that the first book of the series is a collection of articles intended for gradu ate or undergraduate courses in underwater archaeology, since the growth in academic opportunities for students is an important sign of the vitality of this subdiscipline. The layman will enjoy the book as well. Academic and public interest in shipwrecks and other submerged archaeological sites is indicated by a number of factors. Every year there are 80 to 90 research papers presented at the Society for Historical Archaeology's Conference on Historical and Underwater Archaeology, and the Proceedings are published. Public interest is shown by extensive press coverage of shipwreck investigations. One of the most important advances in recent years has been the passage of the Abandoned Shipwreck Act of 1987, for the first time providing national-level law con cerning underwater archeological sites. The legislation has withstood a number of legal challenges by commercial treasure salvors, a very hopeful sign for the long-term pres ervation of this nonrenewable type of cultural resource. The underwater archaeological discoveries of 1995 were particularly noteworthy. The Texas Historical Commission discovered the Belle, one of La Salle's ships, and the CSS Hunley was found by a joint project of South Carolina and a private nonprofit organization called NUMA.

Author : Chris Caple,Vicky Garlick
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 291 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2020-12-14
Category : Art
ISBN : 9781000223477

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Studies in Archaeological Conservation by Chris Caple,Vicky Garlick Pdf

Studies in Archaeological Conservation features a range of case studies that explore the techniques and approaches used in current conservation practice around the world and, taken together, provide a picture of present practice in some of the world-leading museums and heritage organisations. Archaeological excavations produce thousands of corroded and degraded fragments of metal, ceramic, and organic material that are transformed by archaeological conservators into the beautiful and informative objects that fill the cases of museums. The knowledge and expertise required to undertake this transformation is demonstrated within this book in a series of 26 fascinating case studies in archaeological conservation and artefact investigation, undertaken in laboratories around the world. These case studies are contextualised by a detailed introductory chapter, which explores the challenges presented by researching and conserving archaeological artefacts and details how the case studies illustrate the current state of the subject. Studies in Archaeological Conservation is the first book for over a quarter of a century to show the range and diversity of archaeological conservation, in this case through a series of case studies. As a result, the book will be of great interest to practising conservators, conservation students, and archaeologists around the world.

Author : Nautical Archaeology Society (NAS)
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 370 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2011-09-07
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781444358315

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Underwater Archaeology by Nautical Archaeology Society (NAS) Pdf

Underwater Archaeology: The NAS Guide to Principles and Practice provides a comprehensive summary of the archaeological process as applied in an underwater context. Long awaited second edition of what is popularly referred to as the NAS Handbook Provides a practical guide to underwater archaeology: how to get involved, basic principles, essential techniques, project planning and execution, publishing and presenting Fully illustrated with over 100 drawings and new colour graphics New chapters on geophysics, historical research, photography and video, monitoring and maintenance and conservation