Wimble Shoals: An Exploration and Characterization of Submerged Cultural and Sediment Resources

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This page contains photos and videos associated with the Wimble Shoals: An Exploration and Characterization of Submerged Cultural and Sediment Resources expedition. Click on any image to view a larger version and for additional information.

Governor Ames

Governor Ames was the first five-masted schooner on the eastern seaboard, built in 1888.

The Burning Merchant Ship Mirlo

The burning merchant ship Mirlo.

Rescue of the Mirlo’s Crew

Rescue of the Mirlo’s crew.

Research Vessel Shearwater

During the expedition, the team worked from Duke University’s Research Vessel Shearwater.

Governor Ames

Governor Ames.

Geometrics G882 Magnetometer

The Geometrics G882 magnetometer on the back deck of Research Vessel Shearwater awaiting deployment.

Processing Data

Dr. Nathan Richards, director of East Carolina University’s Program in Maritime Studies, processing data collected using the side scan sonar.