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Updated: 07 Feb 2010
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What's Going to Happen to Baby JANE? NAS 1 class held in Brockville in 2009
HMCS Terra Nova - sinking in 1000 Islands Word from DND is they sold the two sister ships (Terra Nova and Gatineau) for scrap iron after ~10 years of trying to sell them for a good cause. They have been decommissioned for years in Halifax. The EOARA president did not comment when asked about this news. So it looks like it might never happen thanks to Federal (DFO, the Surgeon issue - took a year to resolve) and Provincial government (MNR - change from 1 year to 50 year insurance policy, plus other items) for screwing up a good thing. This is the second time a venture like this has failed to bring a vessel to freshwater of the 1000 Islands as an artificial reef. Lost tourism, higher impact on heritage sites, lost revenue to local business and lost opportunity for sport divers. Another lose-lose scenario thanks to government bureaucracy. Keep this in mind on voting day!
The Ministry of Culture is pleased to announce that Simon, who has extensive field experience, holds a PhD in Maritime Archaeology from the University of Bristol. Recently he has been advising the governments of France and the Dominican Republic on the protection of historic shipwrecks. Prior to becoming involved in archaeology he worked in London (UK) as a Chartered Surveyor. Dr. Spooner is co-founder and President of the Anglo~Danish Maritime Archaeological Team (ADMAT), a non-profit organization (based in Surrey, England and Monte Cristi, Dominican Republic) working on the investigation and preservation of historic shipwrecks in the Caribbean. He is also the President of ADMAT-FRANCE and Vice President of ADMAT USA. In April 2003 he directed the White House Bay Wreck (1783) survey and excavation in St Kitts, which is believed to be a 1740’s English Troopship sunk in 1782. In 2005 he directed The Button Wreck (1740’s) survey in the Florida Keys where they uncovered a possible English Frigate on top of the reefs. In 2006-9 he directed the important survey and research work in Monte Cristi, Dominican Republic on: The Tile Wreck (1720’s), Faience Wreck (1760), Le Casimir (1829), Le Dragon (1783). Dr. Spooner's doctorial thesis was entitled “Maritime Taphonomy – A study of historic shipwreck formation process on the north coast of the Dominican Republic from 1563 to 1829”. He holds a BSc and is a Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, as well as joining The Institute of Field Archaeologists. Dr. Spooner is a member of the Nautical Archaeological Society. |
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Saving Shipwrecks Through
Education February 10th, 2009 – Ottawa, Ontario Canada S.O.S. NAS Tutor Training was held May 9 and 10th... Class photo
From left to right: Marc-André Bernier
(Senior NAS Tutor for Canada), S.O.S. NAS Introduction & Level 1 Courses for
2010: (Event Details)
SOS Marine Heritage Shipwreck Database Many thanks to our database volunteer Tom Wilson (of Brockville) HELP make a difference !
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The use of U/W metal detectors or side-scan equipment is a form of surveying and may require a license to use them. Typically a license is required if you intentionally set out to search for something of historic or heritage value. In the case of a U/W metal detector, if you get a hit below the silt and dig for it, you've crossed the line. Looking for a lost wedding ring with a metal detector or a recently lost dive ladder with side-scan is a different situation. If you witness: anything being removed from a heritage site, or anything else marine heritage related like an anchor or ship part being removed from the water; or any damage or digging on a site; PLEASE ( it's your duty ) call Crime Stoppers or the OPP immediately !
OPP 1-888-310-1122 CRIME STOPPERS 1-800-222-TIPS Keep SOS in the loop - let us know too!
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Diver impact has taken a toll on the Robert Gaskin in Brockville. Two large sections of starboard side planking and frames have fallen. One at the stern inward and the one pictured here at the bow outward. This site and many like her will never be the same. HELP S.O.S. SPREAD THE WORD
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Toronto Outdoor Adventure show 2005-2008... visit us in 2010 click images to enlarge - photos by Brian Prince, Tom Rutledge 
 
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