Part of our “Inner Space Seminar” series at Hart House.
Videos, technique and discussion with Emily Franklin.
Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2021
View the presentation by Emily Franklin as a PDF file. The links to the individual videos are in the Notes section below the slide.
This was a fabulous presentation with videos on the techniques of underwater archaeology. All archaeology involves the careful study of artifacts, structures and features to reconstruct and explain the lives of people in the past. Doing it underwater involves many extra layers of complexity.
- remote locations below the surface of oceans, rivers, and lakes
- on wharves, canal locks, marine railways and sunken aircraft
- specialized techniques and equipment
- underwater communication systems
- delicate removal of sediments
- specialized equipment for recording information while underwater
- preservation of artefacts and evidence when excavated
- reconstruction work
This would make a fascinating career!
Bio
Emily Franklin is a masters student in computer science who joined HHUC’s Learn to SCUBA program last year. Emily is interested in ways to apply her diving skills outside of recreation, and to volunteer in the broader diving community. Since high school, Emily has been interested in history. And underwater archaeology is a great way for divers to volunteer their skills to help discover and preserve the history of the waters we dive in.
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