Exploration and excavation of shipwrecks in Goa and adjoining waters 2002-2003

Abstract

As a part of the Institutional Project, 'Application of Geological and Geophysical methods in Marine Archaeology and Underwater Explorations, (OLP 050129)', exploration and excavation of shipwrecks have been carried out from January 27 - February 25, 2003 for 13 days in Sunchi Reef off Goa, India. The objectives of this survey were two fold: (1) Extensive exploration in and around the wreck site which was located earlier, (2) To explore new wrecks, if any, in the adjoining areas of Sunchi Reef. After ascertaining the distribution of objects, positions were taken by Global Positioning System (GPS). This survey marks systematic approach for exploration of shipwrecks in shallow as well as deep waters off Goa.