BACKGROUND AWW was established on 10 August 1995 as a private shareholding company in Madeira, Portugal. PURPOSE • to preserve the submerged cultural heritage • to advance learning MEANS The archaeological.
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BACKGROUND
AWW was established on 10 August 1995 as a private shareholding company in Madeira, Portugal.
PURPOSE
• to preserve the submerged
cultural heritage
• to advance
learning
MEANS
The archaeological survey, and excavation of
historical shipwrecks.
PROJECT SITES
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CAPE VERDE
:
a group of ten islands lying 629 km off the west coast of Africa.
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ILHA DE MOÇAMBIQUE: an island off the east cost of Africa
ILHA DE MOÇAMBIQUE One of the most important for historical shipwrecks along the East African coast.
areas Over 14 historical shipwrecks confirmed by historical research.
THE MOST IMPORTANT DISCOVERY UP TO DATE : The
IDM-002
THE TECHNOLOGY USED TO LOCATE The IDM-002 The Magnetometer The Side Scan Sonar The Zigzag Pattern The Triangulation Method
A FASCINATING DISCOVERY
Ming Porcelain China, approx. 1580 - 1620
Artefact Excavation 81 tonnes of ballast stones had to be removed before retrieving any porcelain All the artefacts were measured
Artefact site plan
Artefact value Some 500 pieces have been cleaned and inspected by experts.
Their probable value is 600 € per unit.
SCIENTIFIC DOCUMENTATION
• The final Scientific Publication is
being completed on the IDM-002 wreck as excavation is finalized to 90%.
• The Scientific Publication is
scheduled for summer 2003.
• Based on first valuations of the
artefacts recovered, excellent results can be expected.
Results of underwater archaeological survey
• Reconstruction of an epoch,
through the recovery of artefacts.
• Cargo and products of commercial routes. • De-mystification or confirmation of past history. • Ship-building techniques and navigation skills of the past. • Plans and 3D models for further study.
Partnership Benefits
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Media coverage
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Purchase collection
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Exhibitions
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Marketing communications programmes
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Enhancement of your cultural image in Europe
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Sustained branding around unique excavation project
JOIN US!
ARQUEONAUTAS
WELCOMES NEW CORPORATE PARTNERS For further info, please contact: Ms Alice Lonfat 20 chemin du Milieu CP 187 1245 Collonge/Geneva Phone: +41.22.752.41.62 Fax: +41.22.752.43.29
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.communiconcept.ch