Submerged landscapes, site investigation and significance: findings from a decade of developer-led marine archaeology in the UK Mon 24 Nov 2014 6:00pm – 7:00pm WA Maritime Museum Dr Paul Baggaley Director Geoservices, Wessex Archaeology Presented in association with the Offshore Site Investigation Group, a division of the Society for Underwater Technology (SUT – WA Branch) Join visiting speaker Dr Paul Baggaley from Wessex Archaeology as he describes the collaboration between archaeologists and industry that is revealing concealed landscapes in the British seas. Wessex Archaeology has been involved in over 100 offshore developments in UK waters, giving marine archaeologists the opportunity to identify sites from otherwise inaccessible areas of seafloor using geophysical surveys. This developer-led work has greatly enhanced knowledge of the marine historic environment in UK waters. The identification and investigation of material lying on or beneath the seabed has revealed archaeological insights including previous harbour structures or losses from shipwrecks and aircraft, and an improved understanding of past landscapes from periods of lower sea levels. By working closely with engineers from the early stages of these projects, the geophysical and geotechnical surveys can be designed with archaeological needs in mind. This collaborative approach towards data gathering and interpretation between geologists, geotechnical engineers, geophysicists and archaeologists is not only the most efficient way of gaining consent for the development but can also help provide engineers with an improved understanding of the seafloor. COST: Free event BOOKINGS: Essential on 1300 134 081 or book online using the link below. Online Booking Submerged landscapes Copyright Wessex Archaeology 2014 Getting Here Address WA Maritime Museum Victoria Quay Road, Fremantle, Western Australia, 6160, Australia Phone 1300 134 081 By Train The WA Maritime Museum is located within walking distance of Fremantle Station visit the Transperth website for timetables. By Bus The WA Maritime Museum is serviced by the free Fremantle Cat Service, at Red stop 1. Visit the Transperth website for timetables and details. By Car Paid parking is available in the Wilsons car park at the WA Maritime Museum, Victoria Quay Road. By Ferry Captain Cook Cruises offer a range of ferry services from Perth which stop nearby at B-Shed ferry terminal.