BACKGROUND AWW AWW was established on 10 August 1995 as a private shareholding company in Madeira, Portugal.

cultural heritage to preserve the submerged cultural heritage PURPOSE learning to advance learning

The archaeological survey, MEANS and excavation historical shipwrecks. of historical shipwrecks.

PROJECT SITES CAPE VERDE CAPE VERDE : a group of ten islands lying 629 km off the west coast of Africa. ILHA DE MOÇAMBIQUE: ILHA DE MOÇAMBIQUE: an island off the east cost of Africa

ILHA DE MOÇAMBIQUE important One of the most important areas for historical shipwrecks along the East African coast. 14 Over 14 historical shipwrecks confirmed by historical research.

The IDM-002 THE MOST IMPORTANT DISCOVERY UP TO DATE :

THE TECHNOLOGY USED TO LOCATE The IDM-002 The Magnetometer The Zigzag Pattern The Side Scan Sonar The Triangulation Method

A FASCINATING DISCOVERY

Ming Porcelain China, approx

All the artefacts were measured 81 tonnes of ballast stones had to be removed before retrieving any porcelain Artefact Excavation

Artefact site plan

Artefact value 500 Some 500 pieces have been cleaned and inspected by experts. 600 € Their probable value is 600 € per unit.

The final Scientific Publication is being completed on the IDM-002 wreck as excavation is finalized to 90%. The Scientific Publication is scheduled for summer Based on first valuations of the artefacts recovered, excellent results can be expected. SCIENTIFIC DOCUMENTATION

Results of underwater archaeological survey Reconstruction of an epoch, through the recovery of artefacts. De-mystification or confirmation of past history. Cargo and products of commercial routes. Ship-building techniques and navigation skills of the past. Plans and 3D models for further study.

Partnership Benefits Media coverage Marketing communications programmes Enhancement of your cultural image in Europe Purchase collection Exhibitions Sustained branding around unique excavation project

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