Author:
Macleod, I.D.; North, N.A.; Beegle, C.J.
Title Article/Chapter:
"The excavation, analysis and conservation of shipwreck sites"
Title of Source:
Preventive measures during excavation and site protection = Mesures préventives en cours de fouilles et protection du site
Publisher/Distributor:
ICCROM
Publisher/Distributor City:
Rome
AATA Number:
26-985
Date of Publication:
1986
Page Numbers:
113-132
Collation:
2 tables, 9 figs.
Language Text:
English
Language Summaries:
English
References:
Includes bibliography
Subject Keywords English:
Xantho Shipwreck Conservation;Archaeology Underwater Australia; Steam Engine (Marine);Environment Marine AATA
Abstract:
The wreck site of the iron steamship Xantho has provided a model for how an underwater archaeological site can be managed. Predisturbance surveys of the marine biology and the electrochemical and physical environment of the site established reference criteria for monitoring changes in the site conditions. Installation of a sacrificial anode system prevented further deterioration of the historically significant engine while conservation facilities were being constructed. Measurements made after excavation of the engine established that the removal of this massive structure did not significantly change the microenvironment of the remaining parts of the vessel. -- AATA
Originating Institution:
AATA
Location of Document:
GCI;MCI
GCI Classification Number:
CC 135 P94 1986
MCI Accession Number:
MCIMSC
Record Type:
Abstract
Literature Type:
Monograph : Conference proceedings
Bibliographic Level:
Analytic
Old BCIN Number:
147100
BCIN Number:
93668
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