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Photographs at the ADMAT's Maritime Archaeological Centre Page 1: During the project the students were taught how to use archaeological water dredges, as well as how to handle artefacts including first aid conservation of artefacts, artefact documenting, (drawing and tagging of the artefacts) as well as artefact photography. Lectures were given on the topic of maritime archaeological logistics, the wrecking processes and how to think like a maritime archaeologist. We were delighted to welcome from the Oficina Nacional de Patrimonio Cultural Subacuático (ONPCS), the Director General Wilfredo Feliz and the Director of the Government Conservation Laboritory Francis Soto. During their visit the French film crew managed to get footage of our guests as we briefed them on the latest developments on The Tile Wreck's survey and excavation. A lot of fun was had by all. |
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| Above: Sqn. Ldr
Schomberg, Dr. Spooner, Francis Soto and Wilfredo Feliz at ADMAT's Maritime
Archaeological Centre.
Below: Dr. Spooner gives Francis and Wildredo one of the special limited edition ADMAT Tile Wreck T shirts. |
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Above Left: Dr. Spooner shows Eli and Dr. Gendron the conservation of the French 1760's bar shot. Above Middle: One of the dive boats. This one was lent to the project Team by Victor Penea. Above Right: The students carefully stack the recorded tiles after conservation. |
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| Above: Blanca the project cook. | Above: Jeremy getting the underwater video unit ready for another dive. |
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| Above: Dr. Spooner teaching the principles of using an archaeological water dredge. | Above: Dr. Gendron is working out which bit goes in where? |
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| Above: Jenny being asked to describe how it fits together with her eyes closed. | Above: The Team relaxes. |
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| Above: John reads Izi a bed time story. | Above: May and Jennifer working hard at their studies. |
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| Above: Jennifer cuddles Izi, John repairs the freezer, Jeremy sets up the camera and François is researching. | Above: Izi gets a hug. |
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| Above: John under Dr. Gendron's guidance cuts samples from the granite blocks recovered from The Tile Wreck. | |
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| Above: Jeremy films the sample taking procedure. | Above: Loupe pratice. |
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| Above: May and Jennifer cleaning the days artefact finds. | Above: Part of the ADMAT artefact handling course. |
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| Above: Tagging the artefacts, giving them artefact numbers and codes. | Above: ADMAT supporter Victor Pena explaining ADMAT's good work in helping to protect the underwater cultural heritage of the Dominican Republic to Dr. Alejandro Toribio, the Gobernador who represents the country's President in Monte Cristi. |
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ADMAT are very thankful to a number of companies who are assisting and sponsoring our equipment. The list of companies who are enabling maritime archaeological educational training to take place and the protection of Underwater Cultural Heritage can be found on the link below. |
