The Archaeology of Watercraft Abandonment pp 39-58 | Cite as
The Thunder Bay Ship Graveyard, Lake Superior: From Abandonment to Deliberate Discard in a Deep Resting Place
Abstract
The Lake Superior National Marine Conservation Area of Canada (NMCAC) was selected to represent one of the 29 natural marine regions in Canada. Parks Canada is responsible for both protecting these ecosystems and managing them for visitors to understand, appreciate, and enjoy in a sustainable manner. Cultural resources found within an NMCAC are protected. This chapter provides details on the evaluation of the significance of “dumping grounds” for derelict vessels considered for an inclusion in the NMCAC.
Keywords
Archaeological Site Cultural Landscape Cultural Resource Remotely Operate Vehicle National SignificanceNotes
Acknowledgments
I wish to thank Parks Canada for the support in completing this publication. I particularly wish to thanks Marc-André Bernier (Head of the Underwater Archaeology Service), and Ryan Harris for providing me with the illustrations. I also wish to thank Mr. Ken McLeod, historian, who researched and provided most of the archival material.
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