U.S. HYDRO 2009 Presented by John Macek Cartographer, NOAA

Four Topics to Explore Underwater Cultural Heritage Hydrographic Surveys Division Marine Chart Division The “Challenge”

Underwater Cultural Heritage Anthropogenic Underwater “Old” Vrouw Maria, Gulf of Finland

Anthropogenic Made by humans Port Royal, Jamaica

Underwater SS Portland (L3-Klein Sonar Associates)

Old The definition of “old” varies. Roman coin found in the wreck of La Salle’s ship La Belle.

Hydrographic Survey Division Conducts surveys and provides data. Serves as liaison with archaeologists.

Marine Chart Division Receives survey (and other) data. Produces nautical charts.

Office of Coast Survey - Mission Our mission is to provide products and services that ensure safe and efficient maritime commerce. However, under the National Historic Preservation Act, the Coast Survey must take into account the effects of its undertakings on historic properties.

The Challenge How do the divisions of the Office of Coast Survey handle underwater cultural heritage? Two unidentified wrecks off the Virginia Capes.

Solutions Communication Education Collection of artifacts from La Belle.

Further Reading Hydrographic Surveys Division Surveys and Wrecks National Marine Sanctuaries Advisory Council on Historic Preservation UNESCO Underwater Cultural Heritage