8437
Accession Number
17690
Author
Piercy, Robin C.M.
Title Of Article Chaper
The Mombasa wreck excavation
Title Of Journal Book
Museum
Volume
35
Issue
137
Pages
27-29
Collation
5 b/w photos, 10 refs.
Language Of Text
English
Literature Type
Serial
Literature Level
Analytic
Abstract
Due to costs, the <i>Santo Antonio de Tanna</i> -- sunk beneath a reef off the coast of Fort Jesus, Mombasa -- has been recorded and studied <i>in situ. </i> After excavation and removal of thousands of artifacts, the site was backfilled until such time that it is economically feasible to raise the wreck. Conservation training was provided for the museum staff at Fort Jesus to treat the artifacts, and funds were used to send a Kenyan student to attend a conservation course in London.
Keywords
Ship wreck frigate; Wood teak; Photography stereo; Archaeology underwater site documentation; International cooperation underwater archaeology; Conservation training AATA
pub_id
8437