In November 1996, divers with the private research firm, Intersal, Inc. discovered a room-sized mound of cannons, anchors, and ballast stones. Eight years earlier, in 1988, Intersal had received a permit from the North Carolina Underwater Archaeology Branch, (UAB) to search for the remains of Qu...
Archaeological exploration of site #31CR314 began in 1997 under the direction of the North Carolina State Underwater Archaeology Branch. Initially, archaeologists recovered diagnostic artifacts, such as cannon and a variety of small objects, in an attempt to identify the site. They also assess...
Edward Teach or Thatch, better known as the infamous pirate, Blackbeard, converted from privateering to piracy following the British withdrawal from Queen Anne’s War in 1713. Late in the fall of 1717, historical records indicate that Blackbeard was cruising in the vicinity of the Caribbean's...
The scope of an archaeological endeavor such as the Queen Anne's Revenge Shipwreck Project demands vast resources not only during excavation, but especially when it comes to preserving artifacts in a process called conservation. Space, personnel, and specialized equipment are all required to p...
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