The National Heritage Act 2002 redefined an ‘ancient monument’ to include any site comprising, or comprising the remains of, any vehicle, vessel, aircraft or other movable structure, or part thereof, in, on or under the seabed.

In order to provide for the conservation and enhancement of significant marine heritage assets, including those most at risk through neglect, decay or other threats, within UK territorial waters adjacent to England, Historic England is seeking to procure, within a single contract, assessment functions to support marine protection and management for the two-year period April 2017 to March 2019 (inclusive).

Effective marine protection advice is reliant on the provision of field observations to underpin the core functions of protection and management of, and access to, the marine historic environment in order to realise wider social, cultural, economic and environmental benefits. Both the UK Marine Policy Statement (2011) and the National Planning Policy Framework (2012) recognise the need to protect and manage marine cultural heritage in a manner appropriate to its significance.
Closes 25 October, get your Proposal in.

This position is located within the Department of the Interior, Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM), Office of Renewable Energy Programs (OREP), Environment Branch for Renewable Energy (ERBE), in Sterling, VA.

The incumbent serves as a Cultural Resource Specialist in the ERBE. The responsibility of the incumbent is to provide the professional expertise and guidance for cultural resources necessary to support planning and decision making related to offshore renewable energy activities.

This is a permanent, full-time, career/career conditional appointment.

Closes October 6.

Also advertised to Status Candidates.

WDHOF Underwater Archaeology Scholarships open on September 15, apply as soon as you can.

Maritime Archaeology Field School

Philip Island, Victoria, Australia

January 27 – 12 February 2017. Flinders University

The Maritime Archaeology Field School (ARCH 8152/ARCH 3309) provides students with an introduction to the techniques of coastal, intertidal and underwater survey, position fixing, mapping, photography, recording and excavation. Some lectures will be provided on the various research methods and techniques used by maritime archaeologists. The Field School will include practical exercises, field work and associated lecture/seminars.

In 2017, the Flinders University Maritime Archaeology Field School will be taught at an undergraduate level (as ARCH 3309) and graduate level (as ARCH 8152). This year the topic will be based at Phillip Island, Victoria, and run in cooperation with Heritage Victoria. Students may investigate a number of maritime sites on land and underwater.

The 2017 Flinders University maritime archaeology field school will include a shipwreck survey of McHaffie Reef plus a study of a land-based survey of maritime infrastructure and coastal and maritime sites of various ages and types.

Maritime archaeologists from Heritage Victoria inspected the McHaffie Reef shipwreck sites in the 1980s and confirmed that one of them dates possibly to the mid 19th century. The vessel’s remains are partially intact, are of wooden construction, and have an estimated length of 20 metres. In 2012, the team relocated the shipwreck site and tentatively identified its remains as from the Leven Lass. The ship ran aground on Phillip Island to save its cargo after the vessel had sprung a leak in 1854.  The archaeological evidence, i.e., construction materials, cargo, vessel size, and wrecking location all correspond to evidence gathered during archival research. The goals of the 2017 field school are to map the remains of Leven Lass, and to date, identify, and record other shipwrecks on McHaffie Reef, and facilitate further maritime archaeological studies of Western Port Bay.

Non-diving students enrolled in the 2017 field school will survey and record details of historic maritime sites to be confirmed by Heritage Victoria. An example of a terrestrial sites includes the steel ship Speke. This large, three-masted steel ship capsized on the southwest side of Phillip Island, where its bow is still a prominent feature on the beach. Non-diving students will also participate on shore-based activity working along with divers, and will undergo topside training and education in underwater archaeology in order to familiarise themselves with the process of maritime fieldwork. This will include taking total station points from shore in partnership with the dive and snorkel team.

Applying

For overseas and interstate students

For further information contact

Dr Jonathan Benjamin, Lecturer in Maritime Archaeology

Or visit the Maritime Field School webpage

The University of California, San Diego Scripps Institution of Oceanography is seeking a new Program Specialist. As a representative of the Coastal Observing R&D Center (CORDC) at the Marine Physical Laboratory, this position will independently coordinate, lead, and manage projects associated with Project Recover; a program to develop and apply underwater science and technology to find historical sites associated with missing US servicemen from previous overseas conflicts. On behalf of CORDC Director, work with sponsors on planning, programming, budgeting and reporting requirements.

On behalf of the CORDC Director, generate and present briefings, written materials, and performance evaluations of test efforts. Represent CORDC (technical staff, Director) to program sponsors providing extensive technical expertise and solutions to complex problems ensuring research and development efforts meet sponsor’s needs. Provide archaeological expertise of historical sites and permitting requirements. Lead diving operations at underwater wreckage sites. Provide support function to sponsors, including the developing of training curricula and outreach materials for technical assessments of underwater sensors, archaeological sites, and test results from complex at-sea study sites.

Conduct independent research and publication of research in peer-reviewed journals. Work with Department of Defense collaborators, scientists, and sponsors in the scoping of joint research sites potential science and technology that the Center could field expeditions, translation of new methodologies, and communication of survey results. Provide technical expertise, including training and development of training curricula in areas of underwater technology, data fusion, information technology, archival research, and applications to underwater archeology.

• Willing and able to participate in sea cruises or field expeditions, approximately 6 weeks/year.
• Telecommuting arrangements to be considered if work site is near a DOD facility.
• Occasional evenings and weekends may be required. Must be willing and able to travel.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Ph.D. Degree in Archeology (or related) with specialty in underwater Archeology.

http://www.grants.gov/custom/viewOppDetails.jsp?oppId=286859

NOAA’s Office of Ocean Exploration & Research (OER) seeks to enhance ocean exploration and scientific knowledge of the unknown or poorly known areas of the ocean. This entails identifying, describing and creating baseline characterizations of new ocean habitats, marine resources and/or processes. In this Announcement, OER is seeking proposals focused on four themes: 1. Exploration of physical, chemical and biological environments and processes within the oceanic water column below ~200m; 2. Exploration of geological, physical, and biological environments as well as biogeochemical processes associated with seamounts; 3. Novel or innovative technologies and methodologies that could increase the pace and scope of ocean exploration, especially exploration of the water column, seamounts, and archaeological sites; and 4. Proposals focused on the discovery and exploration of historically significant submerged marine heritage sites, features and artifacts associated with WWII. Proposals that combine more than one of these exploration themes are encouraged. OER’s overarching objective is to investigate and document poorly known and unknown ocean areas through interdisciplinary exploration, and to advance and disseminate knowledge of the ocean’s physical, geological, chemical, biological, and archaeological environments. Findings from projects and expeditions are anticipated to result in new baseline characterizations; provide better scientific understanding of the processes on U.S. continental margins and the deep ocean; offer new insights into climate variability and marine ecosystems; reveal new or unconventional energy, mineral, biological, and archaeological resources; help identify hazards resulting from extreme events such as submarine volcanic eruptions, earthquakes and tsunamis; and deliver technology advancements (platforms, sensors, methodologies, etc.) that will increase observational capabilities in the ocean. OER is interested in characterization of seamounts located within regions of the U.S. EEZ or ECS, including the Gulf of Alaska, the NW Atlantic, and the deep regions of Marine Protected Areas. Characterization of physical, chemical, and biological ocean environments associated with seamounts in areas where ocean mining may occur (e.g., regions along the Clarion-Clipperton Fracture) is also of particular interest. OER may also consider proposals focused on other areas that are relevant to OER’s and NOAA’s missions and priorities that would include significant leveraged resources. Archaeology proposals are not restricted to any depth or geographic area.

Apply now!

Maritime archaeologist required for work in Cork, Ireland. Suitable qualifications and substantial marine archaeological experience required, including dredging and riverine experience. Referees required. Applicant must be available for work in the short-term.

accommodation, subsistence and travel is not provided.

The post is located in a large town and should be 1-2 years in duration.

Please email info@judithcarrollandco.ie for more information.

City of Alexandria, Virgina

Request for Proposal 00000621, Conservation of Ship Excavated at 220 South Union Street (44AX229), Alexandria, Virginia

RFP closes on 12 August 2016.

The City has issued this Request for Proposals (RFP) for the sole purpose and intent of
obtaining responsive proposals from archaeological conservators for the conservation and
reconstruction of the timbers of a portion of the hull of a vessel excavated from the
development site for the Indigo Hotel at 220 South Union Street in Alexandria, Virginia.
Alexandrians scuttled part of this wooden, sea-faring vessel in the late 18th century in an
effort to extend the shoreline to the deeper channel of the Potomac River and create a
viable international port.

This single artifact serves as the best representation of the transformation in the early
City’s history from small port town to international harbor in colonial times.
Conservation and interpretation of this hull fragment will reveal details of 18th century
ship construction, allow archaeologists to better understand its intended use and itinerary
before being buried, and excite the imagination of visitors about Alexandria’s maritime
past. Its significance derives from the fact that it is the earliest scuttled ship discovered in
the landfill that took place along Alexandria’s coastline during the 18th through the 20th
century. Its high degree of preservation makes it a particularly good candidate for
conservation.

The goals of the proposed work are to: 1) record the ship using traditional and digital
documentation methodologies; 2) conserve and stabilize the hull timbers and fastenings
using modern and widely-accepted conservation treatment procedures; and 3) build a
support and reconstruct the ship for exhibition.

– Significant work experience (no less than 5 years) in producing archaeological illustrations related to shipwreck, maritime and-or underwater archaeology.

Through the MA in Global Maritime Archaeology students will garner knowledge of a broad range of facets that fall within this discipline. Students will be able to start and develop their careers in the field of archaeology with special emphasis on the maritime and underwater sub-disciplines of the subject. Furthermore, students may use the skill garnered from this robust course to pursue careers that are not related to archaeology. Skills-sets acquired throughout the one year duration of this programme are multi-dimensional, flexible and most importantly, desirable to stakeholders and employers active in the field of offshore exploration, deep-sea mining as well as other underwater activities.

This course will commence in October 2016. Kindly access this link: http://www.um.edu.mt/arts/programme/PMAGMAFTT6-2016-7-O  for the programme of study.

For further information on this course, kindly access this link: https://www.um.edu.mt/icp/news/ma-in-maritime-archeology, and contact the course coordinator Dr Timmy Gambin on timmy.gambin@um.edu.mt.

https://my.americorps.gov/mp/listing/viewListing.do?id=64664&fromSearch=true

Closes 9/30/16

Florida Bureau of Archaeological Research Underwater Archaeologist, closes 7/5/2016.

Dear All,

This year we will be integrating our Maritime Archaeology Adv. Practicum, focused on Marine Geophysics for Archaeology, with the UNESCO UNITWIN 3D workshop. Students will participate in academic lectures, field data collection, and in-class data processing and will also have the opportunity to take part in the workshop, hosted at Flinders University. This will be a great opportunity for students to learn from international experts in the field.

Details for the Topic are here: http://www.flinders.edu.au/ehl/archaeology/fieldwork/field-schools/advanced-maritime-archaeology-field-practicum/advanced-maritime-archaeology-field-practicum_home.cfm

We have limited space available for both internal students and external short course students. Flinders students should enrol as a normal topic asap. External (short course) students should register their interest here:

Once again, this year will be taught in partnership with Dr Paul Baggaley, Director and Chief Geophysicist of Wessex Archaeology (UK). If you are interested in enrolling for this topic please register soon, or get in touch for more information.

Kind regards,

Dr Jonathan Benjamin 

Lecturer in Maritime Archaeology

Department of Archaeology

Faculty of Education, Humanities and  Law

Phone: +61 (0) 8 8201 5875

jonathan.benjamin@flinders.edu.au

http://www.flinders.edu.au/people/jonathan.benjamin
Flinders University

GPO Box 2100
ADELAIDE  SA  5001
CRICOS Provider: 00114A

The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) manages the exploration and development of the nation’s offshore resources. It seeks to appropriately balance economic development, energy independence, and environmental protection through oil and gas leases, renewable energy development and environmental reviews and studies. For information about our bureau go to: http://www.boem.gov/

This position is located with the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Office of Environmental Programs, Environmental Consultation Branch located in Sterling, Virginia. The incumbent serves as the Deputy Federal Preservation Officer for BOEM and is responsible for overall development and implementation of program policy on matters concerning historic preservation and cultural resource protection.

Closes 7 June.

Read the opening very closely, very few people in the world actually qualify.

The selectee for this position serves as a Supervisory Museum Curator in the Curator Branch, Collection Management Division of Naval History and Heritage Command. The Curator Branch is responsible for the management of Navy properties of historical and inspirational value, including artifacts, shipboard equipment, ordnance, uniforms and memorabilia.  This responsibility encompasses acquiring, accessioning, preserving, storing, accounting for, and loaning to eligible recipients the properties in the Navy’s historical collections.

Closes 2 June.

Check advert to see if you qualify:

Archaeological Technician, Key Biscayne National Park. Closes 8 June.

The primary duties of this job include conducting archeological monitoring, survey, and excavation of archeological resources in the parks, and sometimes as part of technical assistance rendered to other non-NPS partners. Additional fieldwork includes locating and recording sites, creating and maintaining essential field documentation, collection of archeological and environmental data, and collecting and processing spatial and geophysical data, especially as they pertain to prehistoric and historic sites in the Southeast. Laboratory work includes processing and analysis of artifacts, spatial data, and field data, database entry, and cataloging. Duties also include the production of summary and trip reports, field catalogs and inventories of archeological data, maps, drawings, and figures for reports, and the completion of Cultural Site Inventory forms. Selectee may also be asked to provide general assistance in a variety of areas related to other federal preservation laws and policy.

THIS IS A SCUBA INTENSIVE POSITION.  THE INCUMBENT OF THIS POSITION MUST POSSESS A SCUBA CERTIFICATION FROM AN ACCREDITED NATIONAL INSTITUTION (YOU MUST PROVIDE A COPY OF YOUR CERTIFICATION IN SCIENTIFIC DIVING OPERATIONS AND SAFETY PROCEDURES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE STANDARDS OF THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF UNDERWATER SCIENCES (AAUS) AND A DIVE LOG TO PROVE YOUR MINIMUM EXPERIENCE IN SCIENTIFIC DIVING TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION).

SELECTIVE FACTOR: THE INCUMBENT OF THIS POSITION MUST HAVE THE ABILITY TO OPERATE A MOTORBOAT UP TO 35 FEET IN LENGTH AND POSSESS A MOTORBOAT OPERATION COURSE CERTIFICATION (YOU MUST PROVIDE A COPY OF YOUR CERTIFICATION TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION).

NOAA Diving Center Manager, closes 7 June