The Navarino Naval Battle Site, Greece—an Integrated Remote-Sensing Survey and a Rational Management Approach |
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Authors: | George Papatheodorou Maria Geraga George Ferentinos |
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Affiliation: | Laboratory of Marine Geology and Physical Oceanography, Geology Department, University of Patras, Patra, Greece |
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Abstract: | An integrated remote-sensing survey was carried out in Navarino Bay, where in 1827 a battle was fought between the allied British, French and Russian navies and the Turkish-Egyptian fleet. Integration and interpretation of the remote-sensing data has shown the presence of shipwreck remains on the sea-floor and possible shipwrecks buried under the sea-bed. It has also shown that the historical remains are under threat from the heavy anchors of tankers which sink into the sea-bed and, when dragged, dig furrows, thus disintegrating the shipwreck remains. To protect the sites the construction of permanent anchoring systems away from the shipwreck remains is recommended. © 2005 The Nautical Archaeology Society |
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Keywords: | Battle of Navarino 1827 shipwreck remains remote sensing techniques heritage resources management plan |
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