The Archaeology of American Shipwrecks by Jennifer F. McKinnon - ISBN: 9780813079677
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Discover America’s hidden history beneath the waves.
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    190 pages

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Summary

Uncovering America’s Past Through the Archaeology of Its Shipwrecks

The Archaeology of American Shipwrecks highlights the essential role of watercraft in United States history and demonstrates how the study of submerged sites contributes to a deeper understanding of the nation’s past. Combining evidence from shipwreck excavations with historical documentation, this volume reveals how maritime archaeologists locate, document, and preserve these important sites…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9780813079677
ISBN-10:0813079675
Author:Jennifer F. McKinnon, Della A.  Scott-Ireton
Publisher:University Press of Florida
Imprint:University Press of Florida
Format:Hardcover
Number of Pages:190
Release Date:21 July 2026
Dimensions:229mm x 152mm
Series:The American Experience in Archaeological Perspective
About The Author

Jennifer F. McKinnon

Della A. Scott-Ireton is associate director of the Florida Public Archaeology Network, a program of the University of West Florida. She is coeditor of Citizen Science in Maritime Archaeology: The Power of Public Engagement and Citizen Science in Maritime Archaeology: Terminology, Theory, and Infrastructure.

Jennifer F. McKinnon, professor of history at East Carolina University, is coeditor of Underwater Archaeology of a Pacific Battlefield: The WWII Battle of Saipan.

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