Capraia Shipwreck
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Amphoras, jars, cups, bowls, and plates recovered from the shipwreck in 2007.(Photo: Pamela Gambogi – Soprintendenza per i Beni Archeologici per la Toscana). |
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The second project of the ongoing partnership between ProMare and the Nucleo Operativo Subacqueo (NOS) of Soprintendenza per i Beni Archeologici per la Toscana,took place on October 20-26, 2009. The shipwreck site investigated during the fieldwork is known as Le Formiche, and is located near the northern tip of the Capraia Island. The actual meaning of the word formiche is “ants” in Italian and the location is known as such because of its peculiar topography. There is a reef that presents serious danger to navigation in this area and the rocks that protrude the surface of the sea seem like ants walking in line when observed from the coast. Based on the position of the wreck site relative to the reef, it is likely that the ship has stroke these rocks, and sunk shortly after the impact. Main objective of the 2008 expedition was to accomplish a detailed visual inspection of the site, gather data to assess the significance and nature of the artifact assemblage and prepare the plans for possible camp locations for future field work. Dr. Pamela Gambogi led a team of 12 professional divers, and coordinated the operations with Mr. G. Massimo Giudicelli of Vigili del Fuoco (firefighters), Mr. Mauro Della Monaca of Ormeggiatori (mooring men) ofPiombino, and Dr. Dante Bartoli from ProMare.
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