Feature Exhibits
The following exhibits provide a more detailed look at their subjects. Project-specific exhibits such as the CSS Alabama or the Sloop Industry are divided into three sections: Historical Background, Methodology, and Findings. These exhibits are typically based on published reports prepared by the project's principal investigator. The Children’s Exhibit is a thematic introduction to underwater archaeology.
Underwater Archaeology
This exhibit describes the six steps of an underwater archaeology project: historical background, search, recording, analysis, conservation, and publishing. Different activities introducing each step await explorers of all ages.
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In 2008 East Carolina University's Program in Maritime History and Nautical Archaeology conducted a graduate field school in Bermuda. The students and faculty produced this exhibit on their work.
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The exhibit conveys the results of a recent art/science collaboration in which the exhibit team used their artistic talents and scientific expertise to develop new and exciting methods of exploring the underwater frontiers of Lake George, New York, USA.
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Follow the story of the Confederate raider’s exploits, battles, and demise.
The ship was rediscovered 120 years after being sunk in battle, and subsequently
a team of underwater archaeologists began excavating the ship and its
contents.
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Sunk in 1764, the Industry was bringing supplies from New York to British troops stationed in St. Augustine, Florida. The Lighthouse Archaeological Maritime Program (LAMP) has conserved many of the artifacts from the wreck, ranging from munitions to millstones.
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