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From the Editorial Staff / Director 2 Maritimers on the Road: 2013 Conference 4 Maritime Studies Association Activities 5 A New Face in Eller 6 Maritime Heritage Minnesota 7 Summer Field School in the Great Lakes 8 Fall Field School on the Outer Banks 8 Currituck County Maritime Heritage Fellowship 10 “QAR” Excavation and Recovery 12 Parris Island 13 Mystic Seaport 14 Aquarius Base 15 RPM Nautical Foundation – Sicily 16 RPM Nautical Foundation – Albania 18 Wisconsin Historical Society 19 Diving Pewabic 21 Ahoy Mates! Welcome to ECU 22 Where are our Maritimers now? 24 tem to tern S. . . a newsletter of East CarolinaS University’s Program in Maritime Studies Core Faculty: Bradley A. Rodgers, PhD, Director Susanne Grieve, MA Lynn B. Harris, PhD Jennifer McKinnon, PhD Nathan Richards, PhD asserley C David J. Stewart, PhD ane T : hoto P Contributing Faculty: Alyssa Reisner during summer field school on Ogarita shipwreck, Thunder Bay National Marine Wade Dudley, PhD Sanctuary. Michael A. Palmer, PhD Carl E. Swanson, PhD Staff Archaeologist: From the Editorial Staff: Calvin Mires From the Editorial Staff: I hope that everyone holding this magazine is as excited to read it as I was during the Office Manager: editing process! Seeing the variety of accomplishments, projects, stories, and pictures from Karen Underwood this year is almost overwhelming. This is particularly true, as Stem to Stern has expanded this year to a whopping 28 pages. Reasons for this include a variety of new opportunities Editor: for maritime students here at ECU, the largest second-year class in the program’s history, Chelsea Freeland and an extended focus on above-water activities and job prospects. This year’s volume continues to highlight the exciting lives of the students here in the Program in Maritime Studies. We had students in the Mediterranean, Lakes Michigan and Huron, the Outer Assistant Editor: Banks Atlantic coast, and the mouth of the Cape Fear River. In addition, there were several Melissa Price projects onshore, including small boat recording in Charleston and educational outreach in Published annually by the Program in Corolla. Back at home, we added a new face to Eller this year, with the arrival of Dr. Jennifer Maritime Studies, East Carolina University. McKinnon. This magazine serves to connect Eller House with the rest of the world. Readers are encouraged to submit informa- Therefore, from our outpost behind the McDonald’s, we encourage you to travel the globe tion and news to the editor. Any suggestions with us as you read about this year’s amazing accomplishments. or comments should be directed to the editor. – Chelsea Freeland We look forward to hearing from you. If you would like to receive a free sub- Greetings fellow Maritimers! I initially discovered Stem to Stern through East Carolina scription to Stem to Stern, please telephone University’s Program in Maritime Studies website. I was delighted to read about people 252-328-6097, fax 252-328-6754, or write: who were just as interested in maritime archaeology as I was, which amplified my Stem to Stern eagerness to begin my first year as a graduate student. I was also impressed with the host Program in Maritime Studies of opportunities available to the students in this program and realized that Stem to Stern is Admiral Ernest M. Eller House the perfect way to chronicle our accomplishments. Join me as we discover what the ECU East Carolina University students, faculty, staff, and alumni have been up to this past year! Greenville, NC 27858-4353 – Melissa Price Please visit the ECU Maritime Studies Web site at www.ecu.edu/maritime for additional news and information about the FRONT COVER: Jeneva Wright (left) and Kara Fox (right) during summer field school on Ogarita shipwreck, Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary. (Photo: Tane Casserley) program. A digital copy of this newsletter BACK COVER: ECU students and staff prepare for diving on the presumed Adriatic shipwreck, Sturgeon Bay, can be viewed on-line at http://www.ecu. WI. (Photo: Brad Rodgers) edu/maritime/publications. 1,500 copies of this public document were printed at a cost of $3174.00 or $2.116 per copy. ASC-000924 (11/13)

2013 – 2014 e a s t c a r o l i n a u n i v e r s i t y 2 Stem to Stern • From From the the Quarterdeck: Quarterdeck:

It has been a year of contrast within Maritime Studies 67%, and Anthropology has diminished. The response to this the program as recruitment, project 33%) are acquiring their credentials and economic stagnation from our graduates activity, and logistical planning increased moving into the work in larger has been remarkable, both in scope and in despite the fact that it was carried out in numbers than any other university. In ingenuity. Entrepreneurial graduates have the shadow of nearly universal economic simple RPA application numbers, our begun forming not-for-profit corporations doldrums, and continued state operational program alone would be second in the in order to establish work through their budget cuts. Major projects took us far country! archaeological training and expertise. afield enjoining state and federal agencies Additional good news for the program The PAST foundation, established by in major shared field efforts such as those comes from our recent hiring of Dr. Dr. Annalies Corbin, and the Maritime conducted on the Outer Banks and Great Jennifer McKinnon. Jennifer comes to us Heritage Minnesota organization, Lakes. The economy has simply forced us from Flinders University where she was a established by Dr. Ann Merriman and to grow leaner and more efficient while it Senior Lecturer with experience working Chrisotopher Olson, MA, are prospering more than ever emphasized our continued in the Pacific on WWII sites, as well as in beyond what anyone would have imagined, reliance on partnerships with external the U.S. and Australia studying landscape and they will be joined in the near future agencies to share costs. Projects conducted and seascape archaeology. Jennifer’s by more NPOs. These corporations are in conjunction with NOAA’s Marine interests and talents will dovetail nicely able to garner grants, project contracts, and Sanctuary in Thunder Bay Michigan, the with that of Calvin Mires, MA, and Dr. memberships to fulfill their archaeological Wisconsin State Historical Society, the Nathan Richards in the area of heritage and educational goals (see article by Ann Michigan Historical Society, RPM, and the tourism: the potential of archaeology to Merriman). The success of these NPOs is UNC system’s Coastal Studies Institute draw practical economic benefits to a an unsung and unpublicized professional on North Carolina’s Outer Banks, have region (see “A New Face in Eller”). path with which our faculty and graduates made us extremely efficient in resource In other news, Dr. Lynn Harris has are becoming increasingly familiar. Not- use. Our state and federal friends allow been promoted to Associate Professor for-profits have become another pathway us access to sites and equipment, but with tenure, joining Dr. David Stewart who toward fulfilling an archaeological career perhaps more importantly share their received his promotion and tenure just two pioneered through the gumption, hard professional expertise and knowledge years previously. Dr. Harris’s book Patroons work, and ingenuity of our alumni. with our students. This field knowledge and Periaguers will soon join Dr. Stewart’s These days, a broad perspective is impossible to duplicate within a normal work, The Sea Their Graves (2011), as the reveals that the trajectory and progress of academic setting and our students benefit latest single-author books produced by the the program since its inception continues. tremendously when given the opportunity program, while Richards and Sami Seebs’ The quality of students and faculty to absorb a professional archaeologist’s anthology, The Archaeology of Watercraft continues to increase while the scope of working knowledge. Our side of the Abandonment (2013), expand an already our projects also increases. It would have bargain includes sharing our data, data extensive list of three dozen or more been unthinkable in labor and equipment collection techniques, and analysis with books and untold site reports and articles for us to run simultaneous summer field these agencies, while also giving them produced by Maritime Program faculty school projects only one decade ago, yet labor and equipment reserves, all necessary over the years. Thunder Bay and Sturgeon Bay were measures to take on these major projects. In retrospect, however, I would not be made fairly routine. It is easy for me to see Student aid in the form of Graduate telling the truth if I claimed the last five this through the hindsight of the entire Assistantships and Scholarships are still years of slowed economic activity have had program’s history, although some of the robust and our 2012 class is the second no effect on archaeological and associated hoped-for administrative changes such as largest in program history at 18. According job markets. Yet our graduates continue the PhD program have been delayed. I have to the latest Society for American to dominate federal and state cultural no doubt they will inevitably still come to Archaeology article concerning the resource agencies as well as contract and pass. I’m delighted to say that this program “Register of Professional Archaeologists” teaching positions at all levels. They are attracts and produces problem solvers who (September 2013, ppg 42-43), ECU also very prevalent within archival and are energized and challenged by tough led the country in applications for RPA museum settings. There is no doubt, times. One glance at the “Where are they memberships between 2010 and 2012. however, that grants and contracts seem Now” section simply confirms this. Our graduates (combined Program in harder to come by, and full-time work – Brad Rodgers

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p r o g r a m i n m a r i t i m e s t u d i e s 2013 – 2014 • Newsletter 3 Maritimers on the Road: 2013 Conference SHA Conference - now working for the National Park Service Submerged Cultural Resources 46th Annual Conference Center, along with ECU maritime stu- dent Dan Brown, Dave Conlin, also of on Historical and NPS, and Stephen Lubkemann of George Washington University, authored a pa- per on the analysis of vessel structure The Society for Historical remains as a means to understanding Archaeology’s 46th Annual Conference construction, origin, and trade on the on Historical and Underwater borders of colonial empires. Dr. Lynn Archaeology made a return to Great Harris, ECU Maritime faculty and David Leicester Cathedral Britain in January, 2013. The conference, M. VanZandt of Cleveland Underwater based in the historic city of Leicester, fo- Explorers, Inc., presented a paper on using the applications of Photoshop for cused on globalization, immigration, and preliminary archaeological investiga- maritime archaeology. transformation. East Carolina Maritime tions on shipwrecks in Cahuita National Apart from presenting papers Studies students, faculty, and alumni Park Shipwreck Survey in Costa Rica, as and leading panels, current students and were in attendance, despite the overseas well as the role of free divers in cultural alumni were in Leicester to support SHA location, to present papers, oversee pan- resource management, and the role of as an organization as well as their fellow els, and enjoy lectures on a variety of ter- these shipwrecks in Caribbean slaving students and co-workers, and of course to restrial and underwater topics. Maritime enterprises. Joyce Steinmetz (2010), an tour this historic city and the surround- and underwater papers included a variety ECU alumnus and current candidate in ing region. Among these was Jacqueline of topics spanning from law and policy, ECU’s Coastal Resource Management Marcotte (2011), who came to Leicester to technology and methodology, war and (CRM) PhD Program, chaired and also with Environmental Science Associates conflict, government management, pro- presented a paper in the series on forma- out of Seattle, Peter Campbell (2009), fessional training, and tion processes of maritime who volunteered as a PhD student from protection programs. archaeological sites and the University of Southampton, and Regional focus included landscapes; Steinmetz’s work current student Laurel Seaborn, who the Mediterranean, focused on the site forma- participated in roundtable luncheons Iberian Peninsula, and tion processes of commer- devoted to careers in maritime archaeol- Irish coastal communi- cial fishing, trawling, and ogy. Leicester and the surrounding region ties, while papers also dredging. Additionally, an- provided unique and thrilling historic focused on specific proj- other ECU CRM candidate, and archaeological sightseeing opportu- Barry Bleichner, presented ects such as the HMS ones nities, including the much-anticipated J er Investigator, the “English f on the use of environmen- exposure of the tomb of Richard III, enni

China” Wreck, and the : J tal protection measures as the infamous king of fifteenth century safeguards for underwater Warwick. photos England. Leicester Cathedral, Abbey, and Even abroad, students, St. Martin’s Cathedral cultural heritage, based on Guildhall all provided interesting jour- alumni, and faculty pre- activities observed dur- neys through medieval England, while sented on fieldwork, col- ing ECU fieldwork in the the New Walk Museum and Art Gallery laborations, and current issues in the pro- Dominican Republic. Bleichner was also and the National Space Centre ex- fession, proving East Carolina maritime one of the out-going Graduate Student posed the region’s modern cultural flair. students and faculty are connected and Representatives for the Advisory Council Attendants enjoyed the combination of working hard to share work and develop for Underwater Archaeology (ACUA), the thriving city center as well as the rural partnerships worldwide. Former Program leading a panel with the SHA Student regional landscape. Director for Maritime Studies, Dr. Larry Subcommittee on education and employ- The 2014 SHA Annual Conference Babits, co-authored a paper with ECU ment in the constantly-changing field of will be held in Quebec City, focusing on Maritime student Greg Stratton and archaeology. One of Bleichner’s succes- an evaluation of historical archaeology University of Liverpool graduate student sors was also an ECU maritime alum- in the 21st century. This conference will Peter Norris concerning the connection nus, and current CRM student, Jennifer again feature maritime and underwater of faux Blakely rifles to North Carolina in Jones (2012). Kurt Knoerl (1994) of the panels and presentations in the birthplace a session on war, conflict, and commemo- Museum of Underwater Archaeology of French America. ration. Alumnus John Bright (2012), (MUA) also presented a workshop on – Jennifer Jones

2013 – 2014 e a s t c a r o l i n a u n i v e r s i t y 4 Stem to Stern • Maritime Studies Association: A Growing Tradition The Maritime Studies Association and documenting MSA events and activities that weekend, maritime students strapped (MSA) reveled in another eventful year full through multi-media. The MSA officers for on their floaties, assembled their water craft, of hosting social events, funding student 2013-2014 are as follows: and secured beverages for the 2013 Tar River scholarship and travel, and providing educa- President: Ally Miller Float. The slow moving Tar River afforded a tional opportunities for the maritime com- Vice President: Kara Fox sun-soaked day with the countless water gun munity. MSA, a non-profit organization, was Secretary: Jeneva Wright battles. MSA would once again like to thank established by graduate students here at East Treasurer: Will Sassorossi Dr. Brad Rodgers and his trusty boat for Carolina University in the spring of 1992. Assistant Treasurer: Michele Panico coming to their rescue! From the beginning, MSA has aimed to Historian: Ryan Bradley This year, MSA officers and members promote interest in maritime history, assist have a busy agenda. MSA’s plans for the up- Maritime graduate students with research Because of the hard work and commit- coming 2013-2014 year include activities and funding, and represent Maritime Studies ment from the prior officers, the easy transi- with local Greenville dive shops, a Coastal in public forums including community out- tion allowed the new MSA officers to throw Studies Institute event, Maritime Studies reach events and professional conferences. a successful 2013 Welcome Aboard week- outreach weekend, fundraisers, and plenty The fall 2012 semester began with a end. The Welcome Aboard reception, which of guest speakers. MSA also plans to send a brand new maritime class of eighteen gradu- took place at Eller house, allowed old and group of students to the 2014 SAA and SHA ate students! The annual Welcome Aboard new Maritime Studies students to meet and conferences. reception at Eller house was a successful ice reconnect with friends and faculty. Later – Kara Fox breaker for the lively bunch. The Fall Tar River Float, held on Labor Day weekend, was led by Dr. Rodgers. The float proved to be an unforgettable experience when a thunderstorm rolled in, forcing the float- ing entourage to hang on for dear life as Dr. Rodger’s boat pulled everyone to safety. Later, the 2012 Halloween Party, held at Dr. Rodger’s house, was complete with a groovy band, complements of the house. Fall 2012 came and went, and with the arrival of spring 2013 came the annual Sea Biscuits and Bitters party. This MSA-hosted nautical themed celebration, served as a

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the organization. MSA would like to thank hoto P Greg and Tracy Stratton, for hosting the sea- Pictured above from left to right: ADM Bruce DeMars, USN (Ret), Dr. James Bradford, Dr. William faring shenanigans. After spring break, the Still, Dr. Phil Lundeberg, Captain Henry J. Hendrix, USN, Director of Naval History. first years braved the long anticipated scien- tific diving zero-visibility obstacle course, and celebrated their conquest at Kara and Knox Naval History Lifetime Mike Fox’s house with the annual “Blackout Party.” Finally, the year came to a close with a Achievement Award relaxing river float on the Tar River, this time complemented by calm weather and sunny We at Stem to Stern would like to recognize Dr. William Still for receiving the skies. Naval Historical Foundation’s Commodore Dudley W. Knox Naval History Lifetime The end of the semester calls for new of- Achievement Award. Dr. William Still is a professor emeritus from our own East ficer elections. With the large first year class Carolina University and founded the Program in Maritime History. Dr. Still has writ- came the opportunity for MSA to add two ten on American naval history with a focus on the Civil War and on the U.S. Navy on new officer positions, Assistant Treasurer, the European Station. The award recognizes individuals who have contributed to the supporting the Treasurer with student fund- advancement of the field of naval history. ing and budgeting; and Historian, capturing

p r o g r a m i n m a r i t i m e s t u d i e s 2013 – 2014 • Newsletter 5 A New Face in Eller: Dr. Jennifer McKinnon

The Program in Maritime Studies welcomes Dr. Jennifer McKinnon, the new addition to Eller House. She comes to us after spending seven years in Adelaide, Australia as a senior lecturer at Flinders University, in their Program in Maritime Archaeology. Her research interests include Spanish colonial settle- ment, landscape and seascape archaeology, the U.S. Life-Saving Service, and public outreach. She re- ceived both her Master’s and PhD from State aupp R University.

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Tell us what got you into underwater archaeology. What do you hope to bring to the program? “I grew up in Florida and was always sort of in and around wa- “Just a renewed enthusiasm and energy. A similar interest that ter. I fished a lot and was always on boats. But I was initially just compliments other professors’ work. And maybe a different per- interested in archaeology and it wasn’t until graduate school that I spective from being overseas.” started to get more interested in maritime archaeology, especially Spanish influence in Florida.” What do you think the program can give to you? “I am excited about collaborating with history colleagues.” Why did you choose to come to ECU? “It is well-known that ECU has a strong program. I also like How do you like Greenville? that it is in the southeast. I was eager to be back in the south, “You know, I grew up in a small town so I am used to it, and closer to family and friends and my research interests. And I look for me Greenville has everything I need. Plus I am looking for- forward to working with quality graduate students. Lots of good ward to trying North Carolina BBQ.” things come out of this program.” Have you done anything interesting here lately? What will you be teaching? “I have been to the Farmer’s Market and taken a trip to “History and Theory of Nautical Archaeology.” Atlantic Beach with my husband and baby. I am excited to do some antique shopping around the area.” You mentioned your husband and baby? “Yes I have a 3-month-old son. My husband is cur- rently writing his PhD through Flinders on Pacific whal- ing. He is collaborating with an alum from ECU.” Do you have any pets? “No pets. I maybe want some chickens. I had chick- ens as a girl and would like to get some again.”

In your free time, what do you like to do? “Well, since the baby, I don’t have much free time, but sewing, surfing, and playing with baby Abe.”

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2013 – 2014 e a s t c a r o l i n a u n i v e r s i t y 6 Stem to Stern • Maritime Heritage Minnesota: A Not-For-Profit Organization Minnesota Underwater Archaeology yearly), funded small projects out-of-pock- bridge remains, steamboat landings, a saw began in 1960 with the Quetico-Superior et, and participated in archaeology fairs and mill site, and a steamboat pier associated Underwater Research Project, a 13-year community outreach programs. With the with an amusement park/post-WWI vet- white-water riverine investigation. Between establishment of the Minnesota Historical erans’ camp). MHM has been working on 1989 and 1997, the Minnesota State and Cultural Heritage Grants (MHCH) one of these sites, the stern wheel steamer Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) program in 2009, MHM accessed funds Andy Gibson wreck (1884-1892) in the sponsored maritime historical research, on a competitive basis to fulfill its mission. Headwaters Mississippi River for five years, target-specific surveys, and pre- MHM set out to do the nautical and mari- and we successfully nominated her to the disturbance documentation of certain time archaeology and history that should NRHP in 2012. Further, while MHM fo- known wreck sites for National Register be done for the benefit of the artifacts and cuses its research efforts in Minnesota’s of Historic Places (NRHP) consideration sites themselves, and for MHM’s ‘clients’ – rivers and smaller lakes as opposed to Lake throughout Minnesota. the people of Minnesota. Superior, we are spearheading efforts to In the early 2000s, we recognized the As of September 2013, MHM has re- preserve the Adams Class screw sloop necessity for the re-establishment of un- ceived 14 small MHCH Grants. Private USS Essex wreck (1876-1931) in Duluth. derwater archaeology and maritime public donations of any size are accepted, but The Essex was designed and constructed Dr. Jennifer McKinnon education in Minnesota. In July 2005, we rare. Since 2010, MHM has completed by North America’s premier clipper-ship founded Maritime Heritage Minnesota down and side-imaging sonar surveys of builder Donald McKay, and is the only (MHM) to document, preserve, conserve, 104 miles of the Headwaters Mississippi confirmed example of his artisanship and when necessary, excavate, Minnesota’s River in Aitkin County, 75 miles of the known to survive. MHM also digitized the finite maritime and nautical archaeo- Minnesota River from its mouth in St. Paul known 62 Essex logbooks and conducted logical resources within a not-for-profit to Henderson, and the entirety of Lake extensive vessel research on the ship’s his- paradigm – picking up where the SHPO Minnetonka, White Bear Lake, and Lake tory in Washington, D.C., Annapolis, and left off in 1997. We put together a small Waconia, locating hundreds of anomalies. Chicago, that has assisted us in our mis- Board of Trustees, formulated Articles Of the 31 nautical archaeological sites sion to preserve the wreck and educate the of Incorporation and By-Laws, acquired that have alphanumeric designations in public. MHM conducts annual USS Essex Minnesota non-profit status, and then Minnesota, MHM is responsible for 15 of wreck condition assessments and files site Federal 501.c(3) status. Early on, we ap- them along with an additional seven mari- updates with the OSA in order to docu- plied for Minnesota Office of the State time/partially dry/terrestrial archaeologi- ment the systematic destruction of this Archaeologist (OSA) licenses (re-issued cal sites (a steamboat crib, levee and swing continued on page 11…

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p r o g r a m i n m a r i t i m e s t u d i e s 2013 – 2014 • Newsletter 7 In the Field - Summer Field School 2013 We worried about the cold first—then crew kept busy with mud mapping, photog- wreck in order to uncover any information the lamprey eels. raphy, reconnaissance dives, and artifact tag- that might offer clues to the wreck’s identity. ECU Maritime Studies students cele- ging on many other sites. Off the boat, the Though located just off the shore be- brated the end of their first year of classes by sanctuary also offered a wonderful research hind the modern shipyards of the Bay embarking on a summer field school in the platform, as students had access to local Shipbuilding Company, this project pre- Great Lakes. To better experience - historical records for research, a conserva- sented interesting challenges. A thick layer sity of research projects and environments, tion lab with a wide array of projects, and of muddy bottom substrate made good two regions were selected for fieldwork: the Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Center techniques essential, a tricky NOAA’s Thunder Bay National Marine for those interested in public outreach and prospect in two to eight feet of water. This Sanctuary in Michigan, and Sturgeon Bay education. project also inspired intense local interest, in Wisconsin. The students divided into In Sturgeon Bay, the Wisconsin generating interviews and media presence two groups that switched locations halfway Historical Society and University of both at the docks and in the water, as well as through the field school, resulting in just Wisconsin Sea Grant Institute supported an open house hosted by the Door County over a week at each site. ECU to survey the presumed wreck of the Maritime Museum. This event allowed Dr. Lynn Harris led the project at Adriatic, the first self-unloading schooner ECU students to interact with the public by Thunder Bay, joined by ECU alum barge in the Great Lakes. Led by Dr. Brad discussing underwater archaeology, the lo- Michigan State Archaeologist Wayne Rodgers, the Wisconsin crew had the op- cal maritime history of Door County, and Lusardi (1998) and NOAA staff. portunity to run a full phase-two survey. their analysis of the wreck site. Acclimating to the chilly waters of Lake The students constructed a baseline and After three weeks in the field, ECU stu- Huron, the students practiced recording completed a scaled site map—at 207 feet dents departed the Great Lakes with an awe artifacts and features on the wrecks of the long, the lower portions of the ship were of the region’s submerged cultural resources, W.P. Rend, a late 19th-century bulk freighter largely intact, with a clearly defined plan a well-honed set of archaeological skills, and refitted as a tow barge, and the Ogarita, a view of the hull and a donkey boiler still a thorough relief that, despite the rumors, mid-19th-century barkentine converted to in place. Additionally, the students ran a no lampreys were spotted. a tow barge. Additionally, the Thunder Bay dredge to investigate the interior of the – Jeneva Wright

In the Field - Fall Field School 2013 For the 2013 fall field semester, the with air-tank filling station, and a shel- With the initial objective aborted, Maritime students headed to the Outer tered area for the small craft recording. plan B offered up an opportunity for the Banks of North Carolina for four weeks. Two channels snake from the institute second year students to get some hands- Under the direction of primary investiga- into the Croatan Sound, offering easy on training with a variety of underwater tor Dr. Nathan Richards, the group set access to the Oregon Inlet for the Cutting and terrestrial surveying equipment in a out to record a number of submerged Edge and Tomcat. It was the home base makeshift advanced methods course. An vessels, the principle one being the re- of operations. area of the Croatan Sound was surveyed mains of an unidentified Landing Ship, The first week of diving revealed the using side scan sonar. Students helped Tank (believed to be either LST–292 challenges endemic to studying ship- survey another area pertaining to 3rd or LST-471) located within sight of the wrecks in the Outer Banks. Located in year Luke Simonds’ thesis on the Battle shore at Rodanthe. In addition, under less than thirty feet of water, the LST of Roanoke Island (1862). Though no the supervision of Dr. David Stewart, wreck proved elusive as visibility ranged anomalies of interest were detected, a students were divided into groups and as- from six inches to two feet at best. A sizeable area was surveyed. Students signed a small watercraft belonging to the constant surge prevailed, stirring up sand also had the opportunity to manipulate Whalehead Preservation Trust to record. and silt from within the cavernous con- an ROV before moving onto terrestrial This year, the students were fortunate fines of the hold, consuming the wreck equipment useful in the field. enough to have access to the recently in a self-perpetuated shroud on even Fellow field school participant, Julie opened facilities of the UNC Coastal the best days of diving. The prospect of Powell’s thesis focuses on the Currituck Studies Institute located on Roanoke completing a site report for this particu- Lighthouse in the northern part of the Island. This brand new, multi-million lar vessel began to wane by week two and Outer Banks. This location offered stu- dollar facility offered a state-of-the-art discontinued altogether in exchange for dents an opportunity for terrestrial work drafting room, a dive locker, complete other, more attainable endeavors. continued on page 10…

2013 – 2014 e a s t c a r o l i n a u n i v e r s i t y 8 Stem to Stern • photos: Tane Casserely, Lynn Harris, Wayne Lusardi, and Tamara Thompson and offer insight into the different forms lot through the hands-on approach, and Fall Field School and functions of North Carolina small everyone took away something consid- continued from page 8 vessels. Dr. Stewart never failed to en- erable from out time spent on Roanoke courage students in getting to know Island and the Outer Banks. In closing, with a gradiometer and total station. their boats, truly from the inside, out. we would like to take the time to thank Working on the grounds of the light- Working with small boats gave students our instructors Dr. Nathan Richards, Dr. house offered the dual occasion of field- an opportunity to work on boat construc- David Stewart, and Calvin Mires, our work and outreach in one, as numerous tion, associated terminology, team work Dive Safety Officers Mark Keusenkothen visitors interacted with the students, cu- and total station proficiency. The next and Jason Nunn, our captain Eric rious about the “ghost-busting” apparatus objective is to input the gathered data in Diaddorio, as well as John McCord and we employed. Apparently, a gradiometer the drafting program Rhino to create a David Sybert and the rest of the staff can draw a crowd. virtual, three-dimensional model. of UNC CSI for a rewarding experi- Throughout the duration of the field Though diving was not as prominent ence. Finally, thanks to the Whalehead school the student groups spent intimate a feature as in previous field schools, Preservation Trust for their efforts in time with their assigned small water craft. no one felt that they had not received choosing and transporting their historic These locally constructed boats, com- a first class education in the myriad of small boats to the CSI campus for record- prised of two skiffs, a sailboat, and a plea- ways in which maritime archaeologists ing. sure craft, are all wooden construction perform their work. Students learned a – Ryan Bradley Currituck County Maritime Heritage Fellowship This summer we made our way dedicated to a walking tour led by Emily also visited and spoke to over sixty 4-H to Corolla, NC to begin our roles as that discussed how the local environment students about dive training and equip- the first Currituck County Maritime impacted life for the early Corolla resi- ment and techniques archaeologists use Heritage (CCMH) Fellows. The CCMH dents and how the residents adapted to on underwater sites. Fellowships are sponsored by three agen- accommodate for it. The kids on the tour The second program we developed cies: Whalehead Preservation Trust were always interested in the wildlife, es- with WPT was an educational tour of the (WPT), Outer Banks Conservationists pecially the waterfowl, which played an historic boathouse. This interaction with Inc. (OBC), and the UNC-Coastal important role in the hunting economy the public was an excellent opportunity Studies Institute (CSI). All three orga- of the area in the 20th century. They to create interest in the local maritime nizations played roles in our summer also learned about some of the common heritage of Currituck County. WPT activities. Our time was allocated into types of small boats used in Corolla and owns twenty-seven historic vessels, how- three segments: two days doing public Currituck Sound, as well as what life was ever only eight were available for display. outreach and education with WPT, three like for early residents of Corolla Village. The boats ranged from large shad boats days devoted to thesis research, and two The other two hours were spent at to a small kidney boat from Michigan. personal days. the shipwreck pit site with Julie learn- We focused on the waterfowl industry The first day after our arrival in ing about and employing archaeological that began in the 1920s since the majority Corolla, we worked with Dr. Nathan techniques to excavate a wreck site. First of the display boats related to this topic. Richards and representatives from WPT there was a brief discussion about archae- We had a fantastic summer in Corolla and OBC to construct a model ship- ology, how to treat sites and artifacts, and and the surrounding communities of wreck for a children’s archaeology pro- proper tool usage. Participants were as- North Carolina. The CCMH Fellowships gram. The wreck was about 16 feet long signed squares and given kits that includ- allowed us to immerse ourselves in the lo- and was built within an existing pit at ed shovels, trowels, buckets, brushes, and cal culture and begin to understand some the OBC’s Currituck Lighthouse com- screens. After the excavation portion was of the influences, natural and human plex. After completion, the entire pit was completed, all of the recovered “artifacts” that relate to our theses. In addition, we filled with dirt, burying the shipwreck. were examined and discussed. We made were able to attract interest in maritime We worked with Ann Sensibaugh from a special effort to get the children en- heritage to a diverse audience. Students WPT to develop the material for partici- gaged in understanding the significance were exposed to new ways of thinking pants in what we called the Frogsodders of each artifact, making sure they thought about and interacting with historical and Program. This material was designed to about why they might find these objects archaeological materials. These interac- teach participants about the local his- and what that meant about the purpose tions were perhaps the most fulfilling and tory of Corolla as well as some of the of the ship. Over the course of the eight significant part of our summer. general principles of maritime archaeol- weeks we were in Corolla, more than fifty – Julie Powell and Emily Steedman ogy. The first hour of the program was children participated in this program. We

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Stem to Stern is pleased to announce news of the following NRHP property by ice and sand ero- awards and internships: sion, and to illustrate the need to miti- gate the problem soon. Jeremy Borrelli As of mid-September 2013, MHM Internship with the North Carolina Underwater Archaeology Branch (Fort Fisher, NC) has confirmed the existence of 18 previ- ously unknown wrecks in Minnesota’s Ryan Bradley lakes and rivers. As mentioned above, Internship at Mystic Seaport: Museum of America and the Sea (Mystic, CT) eight of these wrecks now have state site numbers including an intact and Marie and James Thompson Student Award rare model barge that sank in 1879, the probable Headwaters Mississippi Kara Fox River sternwheeler Walter Taylor (1895- Henry C. Ferrell Jr. Scholarship in History 1899), a dredge boat, a 1906 tug, early 1900s locally-built rowboats, a 1910s Roy N. Lokken Scholarship in Early American History capsized wooden boat, and a 1930s mo- torized ice boat. Phil Hartmeyer Currently MHM has two grants Internship at the Office of National Marine Sanctuaries Maritime Heritage Program open to dive on anomalies in Lake (Alpena, MI) Minnetonka and Lake Waconia, and we are designing a proposal to conduct a Sara Kerfoot comparative study of the known dugout Lawrence F. Brewster Graduate Fellowship in History canoes held by Minnesota museums. After that, we will submit another grant Admiral Ernest M. Eller Graduate Fellowship in Modern Navel History proposal to edit and transcribe more Essex logbooks – and so it goes. It must Barbara and Matthew Landers Graduate Fellowship in History be stressed that without the in-kind do- nations of volunteer time from our chair Julie Powell and boat captain Michael F. Kramer, Currituck County Maritime Heritage Fellowship recipient Trustee Deb Handschin, Trustee and diver Steve Hack, divers Mike Berger, Emily Steedman Josh Knutson, Kelly Nehowig, Ed Currituck County Maritime Heritage Fellowship recipient Nelson, and Mark Slick, and logbook transcriptions proofreader Betty Lloyd Greg Stratton of Ohio (Betty’s grandpa Ernie Dieball Internship with the North Carolina Underwater Archaeology Branch (Fort Fisher, NC) was an officer on the USS Essex), MHM could not fulfill its mission. Further, Nicole Wittig our volunteers allow MHM to use their George Stout Grant from the Foundation for the American Institute for Conservation boats and other supporters donate lodgings during projects; community 2013 Graduate Student RENCI Vizwall Winner support is a major component in our success. MHM’s reports and Essex 2013 AIC Conference Speaker for Wooden Artifacts Group logbooks are freely available to access and download at the Internet Archive Jeneva Wright directly or through our website: www. Paul Murray Graduate Scholarship in History maritimeheritagemn.org. Check out our Facebook page, and we are on Twitter Internship with the North Carolina Underwater Archaeology Branch (Fort Fisher, NC) (@MaritimeMinn). MHM can be reached at any time; we work from our Caitlin Zant home in St. Paul and welcome inquiries Internship with the Wisconsin Historical Society and Wisconsin Sea Grant (Madison, and questions, especially by e-mail. WI) – Ann Merriman and Christopher Olson

p r o g r a m i n m a r i t i m e s t u d i e s 2013 – 2014 • Newsletter 11 On the Job - “QAR” Excavation and Recovery August 5, 2013 marked the apart the pile. beginning of the second field sea- For the three in- son for the Shipwreck Project of terns, working on the possible Queen Anne’s Revenge. most recognizable and Three Maritime Studies gradu- interesting feature on ate students, Greg Stratton, the site was an amaz- Jeneva Wright and myself (Jeremy ing opportunity. We Borrelli) accompanied the team fit into the diving ro- as interns for the first two weeks tation with the field of the season to take part in the techs and, because excavation and recovery of ar- the site is relatively tifacts, perhaps from the famed shallow in around 25 wreck of Blackbeard’s flagship. feet of water, dives The full team consisted of Billy ranged from 50 min- aniel

Ray Morris (1991), the head of D utes to over an hour.

the North Carolina Underwater hanna Visibility on the wreck S Archaeology Branch (UAB), State : changed with the hotos Archaeologist Chris Southerly P but ranged from a few (2003), DSO and Captain Julep Students gearing up for diving. inches to 10 feet on a Gilman-Bryan, Blackbeard Historian very good day, but aver- Dave Moore (1989), and field techni- project completed by the end of 2014; aged about 3-4 feet. Six cians and fellow ECU Maritime students the primary goal for the team this season units, already excavated to the north of Matt Thompson (2010), Laurel Seaborn, was to excavate and recover the main bal- the pile, were dredged and cleared within Danny Bera, and BJ Howard. the first week. By week Before diving could begin, “It’s not every day...you have a chance to lift a two, dredging began on the first few days were spent the pile itself. As more setting up the dive barge and 300-year-old cannon to the surface!” sand was removed, the the R/V Jones Bay, and get- different features on the ting everything at the base of operations last pile at the center of the wreck site. pile came to life and brought context to in Fort Macon organized. This pile consists of a large anchor, six what we had read about in all of the re- The aim of the UAB is to have the cannons directly associated with the pile, ports published on the wreck. rigging mate- At the beginning of the second week, rial, unknown two cannons to the northeast of the pile concretions and were dredged. These cannons (C26 and a large amount C27), discovered last fall, were small of ballast stone enough to be brought up by the winch in a giant mass. onboard the Jones Bay. That Friday, Since its discov- August 16, the cannon were strapped and ery in 1996, the lifted to the surface. Participating in the site has been lifts was a really exciting experience. It’s mapped and not every day or every project that you excavated ex- have the chance to lift a 300-year-old can- tensively, and in non to the surface! Learning where the 2006 full recov- best place to rig the straps and which lift ery began in ear- bags to use was very cool. The actual lifts nest. All units to went as smoothly as they could and once the south of the the cannon were onboard and brought pile have been to shore they were transported up to the recovered, so the Conservation Lab in Greenville. It was a UAB decided perfect ending to a fantastic experience. it was time to

Students with recovered cannon from the wreck site. begin breaking – Jeremy Borrelli

2013 – 2014 e a s t c a r o l i n a u n i v e r s i t y 12 Stem to Stern • On the Job - Parris Island Parris Island is a beautiful place lo- using polyethylene glycol. The frag- the canoe. The fragments extended six cated off the coast of southern South ments were then sent to the Maryland meters in length when assembled, and Carolina. The island has been used as a Artifact Conservation Laboratory in the beam measured eighty centimeters at United States Marine Corps (USMC) re- 2011 to be treated in a freeze dryer. After the preserved extremity. cruit depot since 1915. The depot houses being treated, the canoe fragments were Future plans include at least one more the Parris Island Museum, which is pre- sent back to South Carolina with the in- visit to Parris Island to create an exhibit dominately maritime-themed. A section tention of reconstructing the canoe and for the canoe. The canoe will be recon- of the museum is dedicated to the native placing it on display at the Parris Island structed through a process of stitching peoples who occupied the land from the Museum. the fragments together with cable ties. It Paleoindian Period to the Historic Era. A preliminary visit to assess the frag- will carefully be suspended on top of a In 1988, Mr. James Cooler, a local mented canoe’s condition was made in bed of foam within a climate-controlled, marsh comber, discovered a canoe. The May 2013 by Dr. Lynn Harris, Sonia glass exhibit case. The exhibit will re- Marines at the USMC recruit depot later Valencia, and Alyssa Reisner. The wood create the feel of an in situ Parris Island recovered it. The canoe broke during the fragments ranged from being spongy and marsh environment with the use of initial recovery and fragmented through fragile, to moderately firm. Each of the marsh grass and/or oyster shells. In addi- time. Beta Analytic in Florida identified eighteen pieces of the canoe were photo- tion to evoking the imagery of the past, in the wood as eastern white pine and dated graphed, labeled, measured, documented, the exhibit the public will be able to read the canoe to the Late Woodland Period, digitized, and submitted to the museum’s informational plaques. The canoe exhibit as it is approximately 590 years old (AD curator for record keeping purposes. should lend visitors a visual representa- 1300—1420). The canoe fragments Some fragments exhibited evidence of tion of the past, and hopefully inspire were stored in a variety of repositories possible tool and burn marks. The canoe an appreciation for the Native American in South Carolina before being sent to pieces were then assembled based on culture in the area. Tidewater Atlantic Research in North shape and thickness in an effort to recre- – Alyssa Reisner & Sonia Valencia Carolina. There, they were conserved ate a best fit for the original structure of arris H

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p r o g r a m i n m a r i t i m e s t u d i e s 2013 – 2014 • Newsletter 13 Whaleboat demonstration. Photos: Carolyn Bradley On the Job - Mystic Seaport Every spring Mystic Seaport, The Captain Courageous. You can even go for a Museum of America and the Sea, selects six river sunset cruise on the coal-fired steam- applicants to spend a summer as an intern, ship, Sabino. But the real star, the crown to get a behind-the-scenes look at one of jewel of Mystic, is the Charles W. Morgan. the most influential and esteemed muse- This summer was a particularly pivotal one ums of its kind. I was fortunate enough to in the life of the Morgan as the 172-year-old be one of the few. My thesis work pertains ship returned to the brackish waters of the to whaling, so I jumped at the opportunity Mystic River after nearly five years and mil- to work at a 19th century Yankee whaling lions of dollars in restoration. This original village. whaling vessel, the last remaining one of its Mystic Seaport is a living history mu- kind, is slated to sail again in the summer seum nestled on the banks of a tidal river in of 2014 to various ports throughout New the southeast corner of Connecticut. The England. grounds are comprised of a collection of The Mystic Seaport internship is 19th century buildings that are associated designed to provide a multi-faceted experi- Aloft. ence in museum studies. Two days a week are spent as an interpreter on the grounds. alum Mathew Lawrence (2003), a mari- I was lucky to be on the demonstration time archaeologist at NOAA’s Stellwagen squad, which as the name suggest, provides Bank National Marine Sanctuary, who is an opportunity for visitors to see various collaborating on this project. I also spent tasks that sailors perform, from working countless hours digging through the collec- sails and hauling anchors, to whaleboat tions and photographing objects that may demonstrations and harpoon darting. One be included in the exhibit. day a week, the interns piled into a van and While an intern at Mystic Seaport, headed to different museums and histori- I loved the fact that no one asked me to cal institutions. During the course of the retrieve a cup of coffee. Instead, they sent summer, we visited twenty-four institutions me for a harpoon. No one asked me what throughout New England, ranging from the my courses were like. They asked me to New Bedford Whaling Museum to Yale’s tie a nautical knot. I was not asked to an- Darting a harpoon. Peabody Museum of Natural History. We swer phones, make photocopies, or go for met with curators and education specialists, lunches. I sailed a whaleboat, climbed aloft, with maritime trade and whaling in particu- park rangers and interpreters so they could and performed a breeches buoy rescue: lar. A ropewalk, a blacksmith, and a cooper share with us their vast knowledge and ex- and that’s just how I spent my Sundays. An are all represented. Of course, the real at- perience. The remainder of the week was internship at Mystic Seaport is a productive tractions are the original vessels Mystic has spent on assigned research projects. The way for any Maritime Studies student to in its collection. The 118’ iron ship, Joseph seaport is in the research and development spend a summer, and it is even better when Conrad can be seen giving sail furling dem- stage of a shipwreck exhibit and I was lucky your thesis topic pertains to whalers. onstrations and the 123’ fishing schooner, enough to have a small role in its formation. – Ryan Bradley LA Dunton is straight from the pages of As part of my research, I met with ECU

2013 – 2014 e a s t c a r o l i n a u n i v e r s i t y 14 Stem to Stern • On the Job - This past September, fellow Maritimer Tom Horn and I were invited to intern at NOAA’s Aquarius Reef Base, the world’s only remaining undersea re- search facility, during the NASA mission Sea Test II. Aquarius serves as an un- derwater laboratory, or “habitat”, where researchers reach “saturation,” where the diver’s tissues have absorbed the maxi- Photos: Carolyn Bradley mum partial for that gas. This means that dives can last several hours, rather than one or two, making for maxi- mum research time. Jason Nunn, ECU’s Officer, previously worked at Aquarius, and gave us the opportunity for this amazing experience. Thankfully, Roger Garcia, the man in charge of the day-to-day operations of Aquarius, thought he could use some extra help in orn H

the form of two ECU interns. om T Originally, Tom and I were under : hoto the impression that we would be run- P Zack Mason (left) and Tom Horn (right) at the Reef Base. ning support for Aquarius personnel: filling SCUBA tanks and getting coolers someone once. We arrived at Aquarius at equipment from the habitat and even ready for anyone going offshore. Jason around seven every morning, where Tom deploying the emergency escape gazebo. had warned us. He told us not to be upset and I would make sure the boats were We were also able to make a few habitat- if we were stuck at the base for a couple ready for the day. cleaning dives as well. These dives were days, or even if we got to go out on the Then we loaded our personal gear especially nice because we were not boat but didn’t get to dive. Accordingly, and all the tanks we needed for a day of worried about getting a set number of we prepared ourselves to fetch coffee diving. Our main task when Roger sent pots down to the habitat, racing to beat and reorganize storage rooms to the us offshore was to deliver supplies to the proverbial no time best of our abilities. We were so wrong. the underwater habitat. The Aquarius clock. During these dives, we made sure Although we did fill an astounding num- slang for this is “potting.” Because it the viewports were clear and that all the ber of tanks, we dove every day, were is sometimes necessary to take things stainless steel surfaces were free of any given a surprising amount of responsibil- to the habitat that cannot get wet, the growth. ity, and Tom only had to get coffee for Aquarius staff uses industrial paint cans, Occasionally, Tom and I were also called “pots,” to send down supplies. allowed to go inside the habitat to help Supplies are packed into the pots with things like turning on the wifi. wrapped in towels or placed in gar- Being inside the habitat was incredible. bage bags, in case the pot leaks. The In fact, one of the astronauts told us that trickiest part of potting was that we being inside Aquarius was the closest never knew what the buoyancy char- thing that he had ever experienced to be- acteristics of our pots were going to ing inside the international space station. be. We could guess, but each pot had Overall, interning at Aquarius has given its own characteristics, regardless of me a new perspective on what I can do what was in them. Therefore, for in- with the skills I’ve learned while at ECU. experienced interns, it was hard to I know that Jason Nunn is working hard gauge until we pulled the pot into the to establish a great relationship between

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p r o g r a m i n m a r i t i m e s t u d i e s 2013 – 2014 • Newsletter 15 On the Job - RPM Nautical Foundation - Sicily During the summer of 2013, I was privileged enough to par- worked, and Rome defeated Carthage. This caused them to seek ticipate in my second season of fieldwork and research of the Battle peace terms with Rome not long after. It is because of this one naval of the Egadi Islands with RPM Nautical Foundation. Located just battle’s impact on the First Punic War that the site holds the poten- off the coast of Sicily, the Egadi Islands served as the site of the last tial to reveal aspects of naval warfare from a poorly documented major naval conflict between Rome and Carthage in the First Punic period. War. The battle took place on the 10th of March, 241 B.C., after over A total of five artifacts were recovered this season: one bronze two decades of war had occurred, in which both sides suffered major ram (Egadi 11), one bronze Montefortino style helmet, two intact defeats and financial setbacks. The primary historical record of the Greco-Italic amphorae, and one broken Greco-Italic amphora set battle comes from Polybius’ Histories, which provides a relatively aside for fabric sampling. There were a large number of artifacts lo- brief account of the incident, choosing instead to focus more on the cated while conducting ROV sonar searches of the area that were preparations of each side prior to the conflict and the resulting after- visually identified, noted, and placed in the map of the full site. A math that led to Carthage seeking peace terms. new sonar technique was tested for the area under the direction of Prior to the battle, Rome had just finished the construc- Brian Abbot, a civil engineer and geophysicist from Nautilus Marine tion of their new fleet. In a reversal of previous engagements, the Group, and Dr. Jon Henderson of the University of Nottingham. Carthaginian fleet had been left to fall into a general state of disre- The readings produced were compared to previous sonar scans of pair, while the citizens refused to act as rowers when the decision the area to determine the benefit of using the alternative technique came to resupply Hamilcar’s troops on the mainland of Sicily. On in the region during future field seasons. It was unfortunate that a the eve of battle, the advantage lay with Carthage due to the prevail- large portion of the field season was lost due to the weather, which ing wind. Gaius Lutatius, the Roman fleet commander, made the prevented the safe launching and recovery of the ROV on the deck. decision to pursue Carthage, despite the disadvantage of the wind, My work with RPM in Sicily focused on the seven bronze because he knew the enemy’s vessels would be weighed down with helmets recovered from the battle site, six of which are the supplies and he wished to prevent them from uniting with Hamilcar Montefortino style and one which is an unknown variety that has Barca. Lutatius understood that if Carthage was able to drop the yet to be identified. The style of helmets named Montefortino- supplies then take on Hamilcar and his troops, their spirits would be type were labeled after the area of their discovery, the Necropolis bolstered while the Roman would psychologically be dam- at Montefortino in Italy, and are associated primarily with the aged by the prospect of facing Hamilcar. Gaius Lutatius’ decision Republican period of Roman history. The majority of armor pieces

Thank you for your support! The Program in Maritime Studies is extremely grateful for contributions made to the department via our Stem to Stern publication. These donations go toward a scholarship fund to help defray the cost of education and research for students in the department: a worthy cause. If you are looking for a way to show appreciation to the Maritimers here, please use the enclosed envelope to contribute. This year, we have created an honorary medallion to reward our contributors! Program graduates who donate $50, and outside contributors who give $100 will receive this coin in the mail. We thank you so much for your support of the program! – Chelsea Freeland

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M P R : hoto P Egadi 11 ram recovered from ancient times were discovered outside the context of achieve during future field seasons. It was mentioned that the site is battle: only a small percentage were actually found where the con- not only of historical importance to the area, but also a future source flict occurred. As the helmets recovered on this site were deposited of income for Trapani through tourists and academics wishing to when the vessels were struck, perhaps lost by a marine onboard or as learn more about this key battle of the First Punic War. part of a shipment in transit to the mainland, they provide us with a On the final day of the season, a media day was held to show- chance to observe and study a piece case the recovered artifacts and as it was used by a soldier. document their turnover to the During the course of the Soprintendenza del Mare of Sicily. 2013 field season in Sicily, the RPM This is an important step to further crew aboard the R/V Hercules and the understanding that RPM is not the members of the office of the there to steal artifacts of cultural sig- Soprintendenza del Mare made a nificance from Italy, and allows the constant effort to educate the public officials, the media, and the general on their work and the importance of public the chance to see that there is the site. One evening was set aside to an open and trustworthy relationship open the vessel to the general public, in place. As the nature of operating a

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back deck. Italian members of the hoto that some countries cannot afford on P crew, as well as those fluent in Italian, Montefortino style helmet their own, it is crucial that RPM and were available to answer any ques- the Soprintendenza del Mare allow tions about our work, the specialized others to see that a foreign organiza- equipment, and the recovered artifacts that an individual aboard tion can provide resources and work positively with the local archae- wished to ask. As the port of Trapani is a popular tourist destination, ologists to conduct vital research for the academic community. we were fortunate enough to educate a number of visitors from all Having the opportunity to work with RPM Nautical over Italy and Europe about the importance of the Egadi Islands site Foundation for a second year was an amazing experience, as it had and why the heritage of the area should be respected and preserved. been my first year in 2012. It is wonderful to be involved with an or- Immediately after the open house on the vessel, a press confer- ganization that respects the country they are working in and goes to ence was held in the town to demonstrate the cooperation between great lengths to cooperate with and work alongside local archaeolo- the Italian archaeologist, RPM, and the local government officials. gists. I cannot thank RPM enough, especially Dr. Jeff Royal and Mr. The people of Trapani were able hear about the years of work put George Robb Jr., for allowing me to travel with them to Sicily and to into this one site, how greatly RPM has appreciated their hospital- work on the Egadi Islands project. ity and cooperation throughout that time, and what they hope to – Aja Rose

p r o g r a m i n m a r i t i m e s t u d i e s 2013 – 2014 • Newsletter 17 On the Job - RPM Nautical Foundation - Albania to the understanding of Roman con- we described the creature in detail to the struction methods and techniques. onboard marine biologist, Derek Smith, Even though the visibility was poor in addition to showing him our photo- and there was a strong current, we graphs of the organism. He informed us were fueled by the excitement of re- that the creature was a sea hare and that discovering Roman ruins that had we had become the first people to docu- not been seen by the human eye for ment a free-swimming sea hare in that hundreds of years. As such, we were region of the Adriatic Sea. able to overcome these obstacles and Overall, I am grateful for the many locate a majority of the fallen arches exciting projects I was able to take part in that once stood. this summer, but more so that I was able Another por- to gain valuable tion of my time knowledge and working with the “...we were fueled by the experience in the RPM was spent excitement of rediscovering field. I would on the organiza- like to thank the tion’s Albanian Roman ruins...” RPM Nautical Coastal Survey. Foundation, the During this project, I assisted in inves- Albanian Centre for Marine Research, the tigating, surveying and documenting Albanian government, Dr. Jeffery Royal, the sites of possible shipwrecks. At a George Robb Jr., Howard Phoenix, Derek majority of the sites, fragments of the Smith, Peter Campbell, Michael Blades, ships were not present, but instead Amy Yumiko as well as Kathryn and masses of amphorae were represen- Gerry for making this opportunity pos- tative of the presence of possible sible and I look forward to working with

Exploring. wrecks. It was my job to locate and them again on future projects. document the amphorae that were – Kelci Martinsen present. This task may seem quite This past summer, I was given the tiresome and tedious to some, but amazing opportunity to work with the I found it extremely fulfilling to have RPM Nautical Foundation and take finally come shoulder to “shoulder” part in their scientific efforts along the with ceramics representative of the Albanian coast. Albania has started to typologies that I have spent the past explore its beautiful coastlines in order several years studying. to rediscover the rich maritime culture Not only was I part of numerous that has developed through the years. archaeological discoveries, my experi- Although a great deal of research explor- ences this summer also included a dis- ing the maritime history of Albania has covery pertaining to marine biology. been completed, there are many more fac- The event took place, as many diving ets that remain to be investigated. This is stories do, on my last day of diving. where the RPM Nautical Foundation and My dive buddy and I were hovering the Albania Centre for Marine Research at a depth of about 85 feet and out of enter. the corner of my eye, what I can only I was able to be part of an important describe as a “black angel” descended project, led by Derek Smith and recent in the water column and slowly un- ECU graduate Peter Campbell (2009). dulated its way through my field of The goal was to document the Roman vision. I was mesmerized by its grace aqueduct that led into the ancient city of as it swam through the water and as I hoenix P Butrint. This operation was one of the turned to call my buddy’s attention to

the creature, I realized by her expres- oward first archaeological surveys in the world H : to be completed on an underwater aque- sion that she too had noticed the or- photos duct and will be able to contribute greatly ganism. Once we reached the surface, Examining the wreck.

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Diving steamer Appomattox.

On the Job - Wisconsin Historical Society Rainy mornings, overcast skies, and ship’s plan drawing, and write a National Great Lakes region, and how these are af- 55-degree water: this is what met a group Register of Historic Places Nomination fecting fishing, trade, and water quality in of seventeen graduate students and I in for the wreck for review and possible sub- Lake Michigan and Lake Superior. Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin at the begin- mission. Although this part of my intern- Throughout the summer, I was able ning of this past June during our three- ship kept me in the office for long peri- to join the research teams of some of week long field school surveying the ods, I also had the opportunity to dive on these scientists out of the University schooner barge Adriatic. This summer many of the well-preserved wrecks just of Wisconsin-Milwaukee School of I had the opportunity to work closely off Wisconsin’s shorelines. From placing Freshwater Sciences, assisting them with the Wisconsin Historical Society mooring buoys for recreational divers, to with their projects and learning about (WHS) and the University of Wisconsin checking on previously recorded wrecks the lakes’ biology and biochemistry that Sea Grant as their intern. Working out of to determine if they had been damaged, as an archaeologist, I knew little about. Madison, Wisconsin, under the supervi- to giving talks about Great Lakes ship- Working with a research team of fresh- sion of Tamera Thompson, a WHS un- ping at local historical societies: my sum- water chemists lead by Harvey Bootsma, derwater archaeologist, I gained valuable mer was never dull. I dove to an underwater research site experience. In addition to my duties with the where they were collecting samples of The underwater archaeologists at Wisconsin Historical Society, I also had Cladophora, an invasive species of algae WHS are in charge of monitoring, re- the chance to work with the University now found blooming in the shallow re- cording, and researching sunken vessels of Wisconsin Sea Grant, and researchers gions of the lakes. I also worked with a found in state waters, and preserving in other underwater sciences. The UW team studying gobies in Lake Michigan Wisconsin’s maritime cultural heri- Sea Grant funds researchers studying led by John Janssen. Equipped with tage, including maintaining Wisconsin’s freshwater sciences, including underwa- ROVs designed by Janssen’s students, we Maritime Trails for the public. While in ter archaeology, and focuses on preserv- collected gobies for a comparison of their Wisconsin, my main duty was to com- ing Great Lakes water resources. Most of growth patterns. Beyond this underwater plete historical research on the presumed their research currently focuses on the research, I also had the opportunity to Adriatic, begin the inking process of the invasive species found throughout the continued on page 20…

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work with Sea Grant’s GIS (Geographic Information Systems) specialist, David Hart, to create a map of all known wrecks in Wisconsin waters that will help Sea Grant and the Historical Society to better manage Wisconsin’s underwater cultural resources. Toward the end of my intern- ship, I was also able to help Sea Grant with public outreach when I joined Sea Grant and the Water Resources Institute at the Wisconsin State Fair’s UW- Madison Day, giving a demonstration of how ROVs are used as essential tools in underwater research, in both archaeology homson T and other sciences. amara

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were an experience I will not soon forget. hoto P The opportunities I pursued, and the Lowering the dive flag. research I took part in, gave me profes- sional experience in both archaeology own research on commerce, industry, and my knowledge of the Great Lakes region and freshwater sciences, and experience self-unloading ships in the Great Lakes and its many cultural and scientific re- I would not have gained otherwise. I region. My internship with the Wisconsin sources. acquired a large amount of professional Historical Society and UW Sea Grant – Caitlin Zant experience while completing some of my was an excellent opportunity to broaden

SPOTLIGHT ON MARITIME HISTORY STUDENTS

Kate Clothier divided her summer between travel and research. While she was home in California, she spent much of her time surrounded by primary sources regarding piracy, from Captain Charles Johnson to William Snelgrave. She plans to use the different sources for her thesis focusing on pirate bases in the seventeenth and eighteenth century. Her ultimate goal with this research is to understand why Tortuga, The Bahamas, and Madagascar were such thriving pirate hubs and what made them better bases for pirates than other islands.

Stephanie Croatt graduated in the spring of 2013! See the listing on page 23.

David Fictum worked on his thesis concerning the clothing of Anglo-American sailors dur- ing the late seventeenth and early eighteenth centuries. With plans to complete this thesis by the end of the 2013-14 school year, he intends to demonstrate that sailor of this era developed the clothing style that made them stand out in the century afterward. In addition he hopes to show that this clothing reveals the increased growth of a distinct maritime culture, and that clothing can give insight into both the life of the sailor and development of the early British Navy. Outside of his thesis work, he finished an article concerning the history of the battle and siege of Fort Neoheroka in 1713, and is looking to publish this in the near future.

Emily Steedman spent the summer as a Currituck County Maritime Heritage Fellow. See the story on page 10.

2013 – 2014 e a s t c a r o l i n a u n i v e r s i t y 20 Stem to Stern • On the Job - Diving Pewabic August 9th, 1865, 8:00 PM. Dinner relatives, investors, local courts, and com- important questions about Pewabic’s rare aboard Pewabic had just finished. The mercial salvers. The valuable cargo has centerline arch, engine configuration, and men were in the saloon enjoying cigars, lured salvers to Pewabic since the fall of square-bladed propellers. The centerline the women in their cabins getting ready, 1865. Technological advancements in arch, coupled with its twin screw con- and the cabin boys were clearing the din- undersea exploration during the late nine- figuration made Pewabic an exceptionally ing room for dancing. The luxurious ten- teenth and early twentieth centuries were unique vessel that captured the hearts and day cruise from Detroit to the Keweenaw used specifically for Pewabic salvage expe- wallets of excursion passengers. Peninsula in Lake Superior was nearing its ditions. Ten died in the attempts. The expedition to Pewabic in July end. As the “Queen of the Lakes” passed July 27th, 2013. 12:30 PM. Captain was a memorable highlight of my summer Thunder Bay Island, Pewabic’s “sister Luke Clyburn and I were doing our final interning for NOAA’s Maritime Heritage ship” Meteor came into view on the calm equipment checks and going over the Program. The internship was based out August night. The two Pioneer Line flag- dive plan for the umpteenth time. After of the Thunder Bay National Marine ships signaled to pass to port to exchange two years of research on the passenger/ Sanctuary (TBNMS) and my responsibil- mail, packages, and to give the excursion- package propeller, it was finally time to ities included maritime heritage research, ists a thrill. The maneuver went horribly meet her in person. The stern section was administration assistance, event planning, wrong and resulted in Lake Huron’s worst priority number one. Pewabic was built and educational lectures and events for maritime disaster. The collision killed by Peck and Masters in 1863, who also the public. TBNMS is a fantastic place for dozens, and the frigid lake claimed dozens built the first bulk freighter of the lakes, research and recreation. I cannot thank more. RJ Hackett (1869). Pewabic was built as my friends in Alpena and Silver Spring Along with thirty-three passengers a twin screw, wooden passenger/pack- enough for the incredible experience. and crew, Pewabic dragged 300 tons of age propeller. As metal hulls were right Many thanks to Luke Clyburn, founder native copper, valuable package freight, around the corner and propellers were of the Noble Odyssey Foundation, for and a safe containing $40,000 down to its just gaining popularity, wooden passen- supporting my research and sharing the grave 165 feet beneath the surface. The ger/package propellers were only built passion for Lake Huron’s Death Ship, disaster provoked a massive response for a few decades and little on their con- Pewabic. from insurance companies, victims’ struction has survived. Our dive answered – Phil Hartmeyer urn b ly C

e k u L : hoto P First look at Pewabic.

p r o g r a m i n m a r i t i m e s t u d i e s 2013 – 2014 • Newsletter 21 Ahoy Mates! Welcome to ECU odgers R

rad : B hoto P The new first year students outside Eller House. First row: Nicholas Nelson-Delong, Hoyt Alexander, Dylan McCusker, Mateusz Polakowski, Russ Lycan, Hannah Piner, Melissa Price. Second row: Thomas Lacey, Justin Edwards, Nathaniel King, Ivor Mollema, William Fleming, Jim Pruitt.

began during his years in undergrad when trilobite species. He came to ECU with the New MA Students in the he attended an underwater archaeology intention of studying pirates and privateers, Program for Maritime field school in Key Largo with the PAST though his research experiences in Sardinia Foundation. His historical interest is in have opened him up to studying the Studies privateers during the War of 1812. For fun, maritime history of the Italian city-states. he enjoys , playing sports, In his precious free time not spent with Hoyt Alexander is from a small farm in reading, and being outdoors. his wife or puppy, he really enjoy getting Roxboro, NC. As a child he spent all of outdoors, especially hiking. (He’s really his free time outdoors. He completed his Justin Edwards is from Bear Grass, going to miss the mountains.) undergrad at ECU with bachelor degrees in North Carolina. Graduating with a BA in both Anthropology and Psychology as well History from East Carolina in May 2009, Nathaniel King is from Paragould, as certificates in Forensic Anthropology he then served four years in the US Army. Arkansas. After spending 8 years in the and Cultural Resource Management. Stationed in Fort Wainwright, Alaska, he United States Marine Corps, he completed His research interests are in naval warfare also spent a year in southern Afghanistan. his Bachelor’s Degree in History at the (primarily during the age of fighting sail), He is interested in colonial and North University of Arkansas, focusing on the Civil War ironclads, and classical warfare. Carolina history. He likes to hunt, fish, and history of medicine and society. After He spends his spare time diving, camping, play guitar and piano. He and his fiancé, reading an article on the planned excavation hunting, and partaking in anything that Kathryn, have their wedding scheduled for of the CSS Georgia, he became interested allows him to be outdoors. June of 2014. in maritime archaeology. He found that maritime archaeology would combine his Nick DeLong is originally from Lamoni, a William Fleming just graduated from love of history, cultures, and technology. He small town in southern Iowa. He received a Virginia Tech with a degree in Geosciences. is interested in the link between the move history degree from Graceland University in His undergrad research may or may not from wooden to steel and iron shipping and Iowa. His interest in maritime archaeology have resulted in the discovery of a new the disease rates among sailors in the port

2013 – 2014 e a s t c a r o l i n a u n i v e r s i t y 22 Stem to Stern • cities of Portsmouth, Charleston, and Cape he enjoys partaking in outdoor activities In his free time, he likes to ride and work Town. In his free time, Nathaniel enjoys such as hunting, fishing, and hiking. on his bicycles, hike, discuss the myriad of playing rugby and being humbled at his societal problems that plague our world local CrossFit box. Ivor Mollema studied Ancient History over a glass of good scotch, and play the & Archaeology at the University of St occasional video game. Thomas Lacey is from New London, Andrews. In the past, he has participated in Connecticut and completed his the internship program at the Underwater Melissa Price is originally from Virginia undergraduate studies at the University of Archaeology Branch of the United States and attended James Madison University Connecticut, Avery Point. He majored in Navy and attended a field school survey of as an undergraduate. She received her BA Maritime Studies with a minor in Maritime an ancient Roman port in Menorca. He is in Anthropology with a in Archaeology. He has interests in the particularly interested in the Age of Fighting Archaeology and a minor in Asian Studies. seventeenth and eighteenth centuries in the Sail and naval history in general. Ivor’s She has spent time in Japan, Cambodia, Caribbean and worked over the summer hobbies include swimming and playing Laos, and recently returned from teaching on the INA and University of Connecticut water polo. English at a primary school in a small sponsored Rockley Bay Research Project. village in Thailand for 8 months. She is He helped to survey the site of a 1677 naval Hannah Piner is from Greensboro, interested in studying the maritime history battle between the Dutch and the French NC and went to the University of North and archaeology of the Caribbean from in Trinidad & Tobago. In his spare time, Carolina at Wilmington, where she studied the 1500s to the late 1700s, especially as it Thomas enjoys watching movies, playing Anthropology with a focus in Archaeology. relates to trade. She enjoys being outdoors, computer games, and scuba diving. She is writing her thesis on the balance of riding her bike, and scuba diving. history, conservation, and interpretation Russ Lycan hails from Ft. Worth, Texas of the USS North Carolina Battleship Jim Pruitt majored in mass and claims, to this day, that the Alamo was Memorial’s Kingfisher sled and stretcher. communications (electronic media an inside job. Enlisting in the navy at the She is interested in conservation, World communications) at Middle Tennessee age of nineteen, Russ sailed the world as a War II, and public history. State University. After completing his Sonar Technician aboard the guided missile undergraduate studies, he promptly moved cruiser USS Cape St. George (CG-71). Mateusz Polakowski grew up in to Japan in order to teach English. After Russ was then accepted to the Navy Dive Bridgewater, NJ and received his undergrad a few years of floating around, he moved School in Panama City, Florida, where he in Classical Archaeology from CUNY back to the states to attend ECU’s Program completed his training as a Second Class Hunter College in Manhattan, NY. He is in Maritime Studies. His hobbies as of late Deep Sea Diver. Spending the next seven interested in conservation and cultural are reading, reading, writing papers, and years in various countries, states, and dive resource management, paired with an reading. He also loves to dive and is always lockers, he abruptly left the navy to become obvious personal interest in classical studies. looking for an opportunity to get wet. a stay-at-home father and full time college student at the University of Connecticut, majoring in Maritime Studies, minoring Theses Defended in 2013 in Maritime Archaeology. Desperate to get back in the water, he is continuing Saxon Bisbee, “How a Vessel of This Magnitude Was Moved: A Comparative his studies at ECU. His goals include Analysis of Confederate Ironclad Steam Engines, Boilers, and Propulsion establishing credence for a New World Systems.” coastal migration predating the “Clovis” arrival. Stephanie Croatt, “Your Message Here: The US Navy in Photographic Postcards, 1913-1945.” Dylan McCusker is originally from Connecticut but has lived in Charleston Joshua Marano, “Ship Ashore! The Role of Risk in the Development of the South Carolina for about 19 years. United States Life-Saving Service.” He received his Bachelor of Science undergraduate degree in Marine Biology John Ratcliffe, “The Casks From Vasa.” from a small school in Pennsylvania named Saint Francis University. His interests are in Nicole Wittig, “A 19th Century Fishing Schooner in the 21st Century: Preserving maritime archaeological methods and 20th Virginia for the Next Hundred Years.” century naval history. During his free time, p r o g r a m i n m a r i t i m e s t u d i e s 2013 – 2014 • Newsletter 23 Where are our Maritimers now? Annalies Corbin (1995) PhD – 2 0 1 3 - 2 0 1 4 President & CEO, PAST Foundation, Matthew Brenckle (2004) – Research Columbus, OH A Historian, USS Constitution Museum, Lee Cox (1985) – Director, Dolan James Allan, (1987) PhD – Lecturer, St Charlestown, MA Research, Inc., Newtown Square, PA Mary’s College of California, Moraga, CA John Bright (2012) – Archaeologist, Stephanie Croatt (2013) – Richmond, and Vice President, William Self Associates, National Park Service’s Submerged TX Orinda, CA Resources Center, Denver, CO Evguenia Anichtchenko (2004) – Robert Browning (1980) PhD – D Michelle Damian (2010) Curator of History Education, Anchorage Historian, United States Coast Guard, – PhD student, Museum of History and Art, Anchorage, Washington, DC University of Southern California, Los AK Darryl Byrd (1998) – Linthicum Heights, Angeles, CA Claire Dappert (2005) PhD Ray Ashley, (1996) PhD – Executive MD – Historic Director, San Diego Maritime Museum and Research Archaeologist, Illinois State Professor of Public History, University of C Archaeological Survey, Prairie Research California at San Diego, CA Peter Campbell (2009) – PhD Institute, University of Illinois, Urbana- Paul Avery (1998) – Auckland War candidate, University of Southampton, Champaign, IL Memorial Museum, Auckland, New United Kingdom James P. Delgado (1986) PhD – Zealand Frank Cantelas (1995) – Maritime Director, Maritime Heritage Program, Monica Ayhens (2009) – PhD student, Archaeology Program Officer, NOAA Office of National Marine Sanctuaries, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL Office of Ocean Exploration and Research, NOAA, Silver Spring, MD Silver Spring, MD Alena Derby (2002) – Pilates Instructor B Jodi Carpenter (2007) – and Personal Trainer, Nantucket, MA David Baumer (1991) – Virginia Beach, Environmental/Historical Preservation Robert Dickens (1998) – DVM, Cary, VA Specialist, FEMA, Nottingham, MD NC Dina Bazzill (2007) – Principal Chris Cartellone (2003) – PhD student, Stephen Dilk (2012) – Contract Investigator, Environmental Corporation of Texas A&M University, College Station, TX Archaeologist, Colorado and Wyoming America, Alpharetta, GA Tane Casserley (2005) – Maritime Jeff DiPrizito (2001) – High School David Beard (1989) –Director, Museum Archaeologist, NOAA’s Thunder Bay teacher, Hudson, NH of the Gulf Coast, Port Arthur, TX National Marine Sanctuary, Alpena, MI Sam Belcher (2002) – Medical Joe Cato (2003) – Raleigh, NC Technologist (ASCP), Laboratory Robert Church (2001) – Senior Marine Supervisor, Central Baptist Hospital, PhD Archaeologist, C & C Technologies Survey In Memoriam: student, University of Kentucky, Lexington, Services, Inc., Lafayette, LA KY Brian T. Clayton (2005) – MA student, Harry Lewis Thompson Kathryn Bequette (1992) – Director, Department of Geography, East Carolina The Maritime Program lost a gen- Maritime Archaeology and Research, University, Greenville, NC erous and true friend when Harry OELS, Westminster, CO; consultant with Wendy Coble (1998) – Head of WWII Thompson died 4 August 2013. Denver Ocean Journey Aquarium Research Division, Research and Analysis, Harry was a self-professed “River Rat” Jemison Beshears (2001) – Antique Joint Personnel Accounting Command, firearms specialist, Greg Martin Auctions, who logged the Roanoke and tributary Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam, HI streams. His extensive knowledge of San Francisco, CA Patrick Cole (1993) – Writer, Barcelona, Native Americans, logging, settlement, Jacob Betz (2004) – PhD candidate, Spain watercraft, and the Civil War was per- Department of History, University of Edwin Combs (1996) PhD – Assistant Chicago, IL Professor, Miles College, Birmingham, AL sonalized, easily understood, and free- Saxon Bisbee (2012) – Nautical Michael Coogan (1996) – Manager, ly given. He was also the driving force Archaeologist in Residence, Northwest Strategic Planning, Northrop Grumman behind the Port o’Plymouth Museum Seaport Maritime Heritage Center, Seattle, IT, Herndon, VA and its curator, taught at Martin WA David Cooper (1998) – Branch Chief, Community College, and insisted that Samuel Blake (2006) – Archaeologist, Cultural Resources, Apostle Island research was “all about the children” Southeastern Archaeological Research, Inc., National Lakeshore, Bayfield, WI of the next generation. Harry will be Jacksonville, NC Diane Cooper (1995) – Museum sorely missed, but his legacy will live Jeffrey Bowdoin (2012) – Curator, Technician, San Francisco Maritime on in the knowledge that future gen- Naval History and Heritage Command, National Historical Park and Curator, USS erations have of their own past. Washington, DC Pampanito, San Francisco, CA

2013 – 2014 e a s t c a r o l i n a u n i v e r s i t y 24 Stem to Stern • Brian Diveley (2008) – Senior Kate Goodall (2003) – Chief Operating Joseph Hoyt (2008) – Maritime Archaeologist, CH2M HILL, Seattle, WA Officer, S&R Foundation, Washington, DC Archaeologist, NOAA National Marine Tricia Dodds (2009) – Associate State Amy (Rubenstein) Gottschamer Sanctuaries, Newport News, VA Archaeologist, California State Parks, (1995) – Real estate broker, Santa Fe, NM, Michael D. Hughes (2003) – Project Ocotillo Wells, CA and Lawrence, KS Manager, SAIC, Washington, DC Wade Dudley (1998) PhD – Teaching Jeff Gray (1998) – Superintendent, Professor, Department of History, East NOAA Thunder Bay National Marine J Carolina University, Greenville, NC Sanctuary, Alpena, MI Claude V. Jackson (1991) – Museum Stan Duncan (1994) – Regional Sales Joe Greeley (2000) – Site supervisor, Curator, St. Louis, MO Consultant, NUS Consulting Group, Inc., Maryland Dove, St Mary’s City, MD Tiffany (Pecoraro) James (2007) – Oak Ridge, TN Cathy (Fach) Green (2003) – Special Vice President of Project Development and Projects Coordinator, Thunder Bay Government Relations, Magnum Energy, E National Marine Sanctuary, Alpena, MI Salt Lake City, UT Scott Emory (2000) – Cockeysville, Russ Green (2002) – Assistant Brian Jaeschke (2003) – Registrar, MD Superintendent, NOAA Thunder Bay Mackinac Island State Park Commission, Jeff Enright (1999) – Maritime Principal National Marine Sanctuary, Alpena, MI Mackinac Island, MI Investigator/GIS Specialist, Southeastern Jeffrey Groszkowski (2007) – John O. Jensen (1992) PhD – Lecturer Archaeological Research, Inc., Pensacola, Firefighter/Apparatus Operator, New in Maritime History, Sea Education FL Hanover County Fire Services, Wilmington, Association, Woods Hole, MA Jenna (Watts) Enright (2000) – NC Doug Jones (2007) – Marine Austin, TX Archaeologist, Bureau of Ocean Energy H Management (BOEM), New Orleans, LA F Richard Haiduven (2003) – Contract Jennifer Jones (2012) - PhD student, Kim (Eslinger) Faulk (2005) – Project Archaeologist, Miami, FL Coastal Resources Management, East Manager – Marine Archaeology, GEMS – Stephen Hammack (2007) – DPhil Carolina University, Greenville, NC A Forum Energy Technologies Company, candidate, Institute of Archaeology/ St. Rick Jones (1996) – Building Contractor, Houston, TX Cross College, University of Oxford, UK Morehead City, NC Sabrina S. Faber (1996) – Chief of Lynn B. Harris (1988) PhD – Assistant Party, Promoting Youth Civic Engagement Professor, East Carolina University, K Rita Folse Elliott (1988) – Education Greenville, NC John Kennington (1995) – Coordinator & Research Associate, The Margaret Harris (2004) – Southern Communications Officer, Campus Services, LAMAR Institute, Savannah, GA California Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, Patrick Fleming (1998) – Raleigh, NC Ryan Harris (2006) – Nautical GA Richard Fontanez, MD (2001) – Archaeologist, Parks Canada, Ottawa, Kurt Knoerl (1994) PhD – Managing Contract Archaeologist, Director of Ontario, Canada Director, The Museum of Underwater Instituto de Investigaciones Costaneras, and Heather Hatch (2006) PhD – Archaeology; Adjunct faculty, Northern Facilities, Medical Collections Cataloger, University Art Virginia Community College, Annandale, Center, Puerto Rico Galleries Department, Texas A&M VA Paul Fontenoy (1995) PhD – Curator University, College Station, TX Nadine Kopp (2012) – Project of Maritime Research and Technology, NC Jeanette Hayman (2011) – Cultural Archaeologist, Paterson Group, Ottawa, Maritime Museum, Beaufort, NC Resources Specialist II, SWCA ON Chris E. Fonvielle, Jr. (1987) PhD – Environmental Consultants, Seattle, WA; Mike Krivor (1998) – Maritime Associate Professor, UNC-Wilmington, Senior Environmental Field Technician IV, Project Manager/Principal Investigator, Wilmington, NC ESA-Paragon, Seattle, WA Southeastern Archaeological Research, Inc., Kevin Foster (1991) – Washington, DC Theresa Hicks (2012) – Philadelphia, PA Pensacola, FL Joe Friday (1988) – Sergeant, Greenville Robert Holcombe (1993) – Retired, David Krop (2008) – Director, USS Police Department, Greenville, NC Naval Historian and Curator, Port Monitor, Mariners’ Museum, Newport Adam Friedman (2008) – PhD student, Columbus Civil War Naval Center, News, VA University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, Columbus, GA NC Joshua Howard (2004) – Independent L Danielle LaFleur (2003) Don Froning (2007) – Marine Corps Researcher, Portland, OR – Historic Forces Pacific, Camp H. M. Smith, HI Nathaniel Howe (2011) – Nautical Sites Curator, Lakeshore Museum Center, Archaeologist & Vessel Manager, Arthur Muskegon, MI Marshall Lamm (2012) G Foss and Lightship No. 83, Northwest – Curator, North Veronica Garrett (2008) – Streetlight Seaport, Seattle, WA Carolina Baseball Museum, Wilson, NC Records, Santa Cruz, CA p r o g r a m i n m a r i t i m e s t u d i e s 2013 – 2014 • Newsletter 25 Matthew Lawrence (2003) – Maritime Salvatore Mercogliano (1997) PhD – the Army; PhD student, Wayne State Archaeologist, Stellwagen Bank National Assistant Professor of History, Campbell University, Detroit, MI Marine Sanctuary, Scituate, MA University, Buies Creek, NC and Adjunct Adam Lehman (2006) – Whitsett, NC Professor of History, U.S. Merchant Marine O Amy Leuchtmann (2011) – Maritime Academy, King’s Point, NY Christopher Olson (1997) – Nautical Archaeologist, HDR, Inc., New Orleans, LA Ann Merriman (1996) PhD – Nautical Archaeologist, Maritime Historian, Wayne Lusardi (1998) – Michigan’s Archaeologist, Maritime Historian, Operations Director, and Co-Founder, State Maritime Archaeologist, Thunder Bay Administrative Director, and Co-Founder, Maritime Heritage Minnesota, St. Paul, MN National Marine Sanctuary, Alpena, MI Maritime Heritage Minnesota, St. Paul, MN Deirdre O’Regan (2001) – Editor, Keith Meverden (2005) – Underwater SEA HISTORY; Vice President National M Archaeologist, State Historical Society of Maritime Historical Society, Pocasset, MA Morgan MacKenzie (2011) – Maritime Wisconsin, Madison, WI Archaeologist, Dewberry Engineering, David Miller (2005) – Instructor, Craven P Jason Paling (2003) – PhD student, Fredericksburg, VA. Independent Community College, Havelock, NC Department of Anthropology, State Contractor Robert Minford (2012) – GIS Analyst, Richard Mannesto (1993) University at Albany, Albany, NY – Great Lakes Office of the Assessor of Real Estate, Harry Pecorelli III (2003) – Sub- Shipwreck Historical Society, Sault Ste. Richmond, VA Oceanic Technologies, Inc., Charleston, SC Marie, MI Calvin Mires (2005) – Staff Joshua Marano (2012) Martin Peebles (1996) – ER Nurse, St. – Intern Archaeologist and PhD student, East Petersburg, FL Archaeologist, , Carolina University, Greenville, NC Jacqueline Piero (2004) – “enjoying Miami, FL Amy (Mitchell) Cook (1994) PhD – Eleftheria Mantzouka (2004) life,” Newark, DE – Associate Professor and Chair, Department Andrew Pietruszka (2005) PhD – Underwater Archaeologist, Athens, Greece of History, University of West Florida, Tom Marcinko (2000) Forensic Archaeologist, Joint POW/MIA – South Carolina Pensacola, FL Accounting Command, Joint Base Pearl Department of Natural Resources, Kimberly E. Monk (2003) – PhD Harbor, Hickman, HI Charleston, SC student, Bristol University, England Jacqueline Marcotte (2011) Mike Plakos (2003) – Senior Technical – Maritime David Moore (1989) – Curator of Analyst, U.S. Navy, Washington, DC Archaeologist, Environmental Science Nautical Archaeology, North Carolina Larkin Post (2007) – Gartley & Dorsky Associates, Seattle, WA Maritime Museum, Beaufort, NC Amy Jo (Knowles) Marshall (1996) Engineering & Surveying, Camden, ME – James Moore (2003) PhD – Marine Sarah Milstead Post (2007) – Program Library Director, The Craig Public Library, Archaeologist, Bureau of Ocean Energy Manager, Maine Coast Heritage Trust, Craig, AK Management (BOEM), Herndon, VA Timothy Marshall (1999) Rockport, ME – Zone R. Scott Moore (1992) PhD – Professor Darren Poupore (2004) – Chief Archaeologist, Tongass National Forest, and Chair, Department of History, Indiana Curator, Biltmore Estate, Asheville, NC Craig, AK University of Pennsylvania, Indiana, PA Deborah Marx (2002) Edward Prados (1993) – Country – Maritime Shawn Holland Moore (1998) – Director, AMIDEAST, Aden/Sana’a, Yemen Archaeologist, Stellwagen Bank National Director of Alumni Programs, East Franklin Price (2006) – Senior Marine Sanctuary, Scituate, MA Carolina Alumni Association, East Carolina Roderick Mather, (1990) PhD Archaeologist, Florida Bureau of – University, Greenville, NC Archaeological Research, Tallahassee, FL Associate Professor, Department of Stuart Morgan (1985) – Public Archaeological Oceanography, University of Information Director, South Carolina Rhode Island, Kingston, RI R Association of Counties, Columbia, SC Coral Rasmussen (1993) Christopher McCabe (2007) – Cultural – Deputy Jeff Morris (2000) – Owner/Senior State Archaeologist, Georgia DNR, Coastal Resources Manager, Environmental Scientist, Azulmar Research, LLC and Compliance and Protection Dept. Marine Underwater Archaeology Field Station, Geomar Research, LLC, Port Republic, MD Savannah, GA Corps Base Hawaii, Honolulu, HI John W. (Billy Ray) Morris (1991) – John Ratcliffe (2012) Peter McCracken (1999) – Archaeologist, – Co-Founder Director, Underwater Archaeology Branch, and Director, ShipIndex.org, Trumansburg, Paterson Group, Ottawa, ON Kure Beach, NC Eric Ray (2009) NY – Curator, Museum of Phillip H. McGuinn (2000) – Deputy the Coastal Bend, Victoria, TX N James R. Reedy, Jr. (1987) – Contract Public Affairs Officer, U.S. Submarine Sam Newell (1987) – Retired Pitt County Archaeologist, Beaufort, NC Forces, Norfolk, VA; Naval Reserve Schools, Contract History Consultant, Phillip Reid (1998) – PhD student, Captain, U.S. Northern Command, Greenville, NC Memorial University of Newfoundland, St. Colorado Springs, CO Kevin Nichols (2002) – Intelligence John’s, NL/Wilmington, NC Research Specialist, Department of

2013 – 2014 e a s t c a r o l i n a u n i v e r s i t y 26 Stem to Stern • Valerie Rissel (2012) – Marketing Jon Travis Snyder (2006) – MFA Daniel Warren (1998) – Senior Coordinator, Craven Arts Council and student in ECU Program in Wood Design Marine Archaeologist and Houston Asst. Gallery, New Bern, NC and Lutier, Greenville, NC Geosciences Manager, C & C William A. Robie, Jr. (1993) – Atlantic Chris Southerly (2003) – Chief Technologies Survey Services, Inc. Houston Beach, NC Archaeologist & , NC Office, Houston, TX Todd Robinson (1998) – History Underwater Archaeology Branch, Kure Sarah Waters (1999) – Education Department Instructor and Head Soccer Beach, NC Coordinator, Thunder Bay National Marine Coach, James Island Charter High School, Kathy A.W. Southerly (2006) – Sanctuary, Alpena, MI Charleston, SC Assistant Dive Safety Officer, NC Aquarium Gordon P. Watts (1975) PhD – Retired Bradley Rodgers (1985) PhD – at Fort Fisher, Kure Beach, NC from ECU 2001, Director, Tidewater Director, Program in Maritime Studies, East James Spirek (1993) – State Underwater Atlantic Research and International Carolina University, Greenville, NC Archaeologist, SC Institute of Archaeology Institute of Maritime Archaeology, Jason Rogers (2004) PhD – & Anthropology, Columbia, SC Washington, NC Archaeologist, Northern Land Use Joyce Steinmetz (2010) – PhD student, Andrew Weir (2007) – Cultural Research, Inc., Alaska Maritima, Anchorage, Coastal Resources Management, East Resources Group, Jackson, MI AK Carolina University, Greenville, NC Wilson West (1985) PhD – Director, Flippo Ronca (2006) – Nautical WestHall Heritage Research & Consulting, Archaeologist, Parks Canada, Ottawa, T Toronto, Ontario, Canada Ontario, Canada Bruce Terrell (1988) – Chief Historian Robert Westrick (2001) – Senior Matthew Russell (1995) PhD – and Maritime Archaeologist, NOAA Marine Archaeologist, C & C Technologies Archaeologist, William Self Associates, Inc., National Marine Sanctuaries Maritime Survey Services, Inc., Lafayette, LA Orinda, CA Heritage Program, Silver Spring, MD David Whipple (1993) – Alexandria, VA William H. Thiesen (1993) PhD – Heather White (2004) – Director S Atlantic Area Historian, United States Coast of Library Project Development, Joyner John Schaefer (1994) – Schoolteacher, Guard, Portsmouth, VA Library, East Carolina University, Washington, NC; PhD student, UNC Matthew Thompson (2010) – Nautical Greenville, NC Chapel Hill Archaeologist, Thompson Maritime Scott Whitesides (2003) – James Schmidt (1991) – Nautical Consulting, LLC, Greenville, NC Archaeologist/Curator, Golden Spike Archaeologist, Naval Historical Center, Hans Van Tilburg (1995) PhD – National Historic Site, Brigham City, UT Washington, DC Maritime Heritage Coordinator, NOAA Elizabeth Whitfield (2005) – Owner, Robert Schneller (1986) PhD – National Marine Sanctuary Program Pacific TriBella Multisport, Denver, CO Historian, Naval Historical Center, Islands Region, HI Kimberly Williams (2000) – History Washington DC Ray Tubby (2000) – Nautical Professor, Hillsborough Community Laura Kate Schnitzer (2012) – Field Archaeologist, PBS&J, Austin, TX College, Tampa, FL Archaeologist, Southwest Archaeological Lex Turner (1999) – Psychiatric Nurse Stephen Williams (2004) – Program Consultants, Inc., Albuquerque, NM Practitioner - PCMH, Greenville, NC Manager, Acentia, Middletown, MD Ralph Lee Scott (1979) – Professor, Kenneth Tyndall (1988) – New Bern, Sarah Wolfe (2001) – Exhibit Registrar, Curator of Printed Books and Maps, NC George Washington’s Mount Vernon, Joyner Library, East Carolina University, Mount Vernon, VA Greenville, NC V Steve Workman (2002) PhD – Christopher Valvano (2007) – PhD Sami (Seeb) Powers (2007) – National Associate Dean for Admissions and student, Michigan State University, Lansing, Park Service, Denver, CO Administration, Virginia Tech Carilion MI Benjamin Siegel (2011) – Project School of Medicine, Roanoke, VA Archaeologist and International Cultural Elizabeth Wyllie (2012) – Seattle, WA Heritage Consultant, Environmental W John Wagner (2010) – Dewberry Resource Management, Washington, DC Engineering, Support Maritime Y Joshua Smith (1997) PhD – Wilson York (2007) Archaeologist for Hurricane Sandy relief – Middle School Department Head, Department of project, Brick, NJ History Teacher, Mt. Pisgah Christian Humanities, U.S. Merchant Marine School, Atlanta, GA Academy, & Interim Director, American Merchant Marine Museum, Kings Point, NY Lindsay Smith (2010) MARITIME STUDIES GRADUATES! – Underwater Please let us know if your name is not on the list or if we need to Archaeologist, Division of Historical update your current status. We would love to hear from you! Resources, Tallahassee, FL

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