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If you were a Maritime Archaeologist, what kind would you be? Are you fascinated by all things to do with the sea? Atlantis, Pirates and Vikings? Or are you just a Treasure Hunter who has watched too much Tomb Raider?

WHAT TYPE OF MARITIME ARCHAEOLOGIST ARE YOU?

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Which archaeological find most interests you?

What do you dream of finding?

Maritime archaeology often gets into our blood and appeals to our most basic senses- which of these statements applies to you?

Which statement applies most to you?

Not a diver? That’s OK, you don’t have to dive to study Maritime Archaeology!

What sort of diver are you?

Which time period most interests you?

Pick your tool of choice!

Fascinated by submerged landscapes and the history of environmental change, when you stand on the beach you are busily thinking about sea-level change and where the palaeo-shoreline would have been located. For you, a ‘cruise’ means a scientific data collecting mission, not a G&T on the poop deck at sundown. 
Our coastlines and the marine environment are extremely dynamic, with rising sea-levels since the last Ice Age, tectonics, erosion and sediment deposition- understanding these processes is vital to understanding where archaeology may be preserved under the sea and along our coasts. There is still a lot to discover, keep up the good work!
To find out more visit: 
www.futurelearn.com/courses/shipwrecks

A Marine Geoarchaeologist!

You are salty sea-dog fascinated by ship technology! Your vocabulary consists of terms such as ‘Hanging Knee’ and ‘Futtock’ making you a demon at Scrabble. You know your ‘Brig’ from your ‘Barque’ and your ‘Mizzen Royal’ from your ‘Foresail’ and have read most of Patrick O’Brian’s books. 
But did you know humans have been taking to the seas for at least 50,000 years? The history of seafaring, boat and ship building is fascinating and is tied to stories of global migration and colonization, trade, exploration and Empire. Through studying shipwrecks not only do we learn about the construction of the ships themselves, but also about the daily life of the seafarers on board, and the social, economic and political times in which they lived. To learn more about shipwrecks and the history of seafaring visit: 
www.futurelearn.com/courses/shipwrecks

You are a Ship Geek!

By Odin’s Beard! You are fascinated by stories of Norse raiders of the 8th-11th century. You consider Viking Ships a triumph in elegance and engineering- and with evidence of long distance voyages to Iceland and North America, you may be right! But did they really wear horned helmets? And were they really as fierce as they are portrayed? With excellent preservation conditions in the Baltic Sea and continual new finds across North West Europe and beyond, there is lots of work still to be done!  
The Vikings did much more than plunder and raid, to find out more visit: 
www.futurelearn.com/courses/shipwrecks

You are Viking Mad!

Your heroes include Jacques Cousteau and Bob Ballard. You are never happier then when you are on a tech dive, unless of course you are playing with a Remote Operated Vehicle (ROV) or collecting data in a submarine! You love gadgets and the newest technology and live a life that seems like science fiction. When it comes to maritime archaeology, the deeper the better! Preservation of archaeological material can be excellent, the shipwrecks are less likely to have suffered from erosion or looting and there is so much deep water still to explore!
To find out how Maritime Archaeologists are using space-age technologies to explore the ocean’s depths visit: www.futurelearn.com/courses/shipwrecks

You are a Deepwater Archaeologist!

You are not a Maritime Archaeologist you are only interested in the commercial value of any material you find. Shame on you! The UNESCO 2001 convention states that Underwater Cultural Heritage shall not be commercially exploited. You have obviously watched too much Tomb Raider & been taken in by the romantic idea of ‘Treasure’… in reality, Treasure Hunters almost always make a financial loss and the loss of our cultural heritage is even greater. You can learn more about the real value of Maritime Archaeology here:
www.futurelearn.com/courses/shipwrecks

Boo! You are a Treasure Hunter…

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WHAT TYPE OF MARITIME ARCHAEOLOGIST ARE YOU?

Find out more about Maritime Archaeology by taking this online course ! https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/shipwrecks

WHAT TYPE OF MARITIME ARCHAEOLOGIST ARE YOU?

Find out more about Maritime Archaeology by taking this online course ! https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/shipwrecks

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