The Unicorn wreck, central Norway—underwater archaeological investigations of an 18th‐century Russian pink, using remotely‐controlled equipment (original) (raw)
1998, International Journal of Nautical Archaeology
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This article reports on underwater archaeological investigations of an 18th-century Russian shipwreck, identified as the unicorn pink, located in Norway. Triggered by the construction of a pipeline by Statoil, the project utilized remotely-controlled equipment to explore the wreck, focusing on a methodology suited for underwater archaeology. The study examines the challenges encountered due to the depth and conditions of the site, confirming the existence of significant archaeological materials, including cannon and ship cargo, and assessing potential impact from industrial activities.
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People and the sea: a maritime archaeological research agenda for England. xxi+250 pages, 68 colour and b&w illustrations. 2013. York: Council for British Archaeology; 978-1-902771-93-9 paperback £30. ANNE LEHOËRFF with JEAN BOURGEOIS, PETER CLARK & MARC TALON. Beyond the horizon: societies of the Channel and North Sea 3500 years ago. 160 pages, 228 colour and b&w illustrations. 2012. Paris: Somogy; 978-2-7572-0537-2 paperback €23. NATHAN RICHARDS & SAMI KAY SEEB (ed.). The archaeology of watercraft abandonment. xiii+375 pages, 88 colour and b&w illustrations. 2013. New York: Springer; 978-1-4614-7342-8 hardback £117.
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