Bermuda's First Maritime Heritage Trail: The Practical Archaeology of Maritime Heritage Trails and Interpretation Technologies

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Andrianna Dowell (Creator)

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East Carolina University (ECU )

Web Site: http://www.ecu.edu/lib/

Abstract: This thesis explores the applicability of a maritime cultural heritage trail that would grant more public accessibility to shipwrecks and maritime sites , while discerning prevailing cultural themes from the analysis of five shipwreck sites€”Morgan's Island wreck site , Sea Venture , Warwick , Mary Celestia , and Western Ledge Reef wreck. It further aims to qualify the use of interpretative museum technologies as a means of increasing public access and supporting the existing efforts of public archaeology. While maritime and submerged heritage trails rely heavily on diver attendance for sustainability , this thesis looks to bridge the gap between divers and the non-diver demographic. A 19-question survey was created and administered to 26 individuals who universally supported the use of interpretative technologies in cultural attractions.

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Thesis

Language: English

Date: 2019

Keywords

maritime heritage, submerged cultural heritage, cultural resource management, archaeology, shipwreck archaeology, cultural heritage preservation

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