Underwater Archaeology Branch
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The Underwater Archaeology Branch is a specialized unit of the U.S. Navy dedicated to researching, managing, and preserving submerged naval cultural resources such as shipwrecks and underwater sites.
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| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
U.S. Navy unit
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cultural resource management office ⓘ naval organization ⓘ |
| activity |
archaeological survey of naval wrecks
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artifact documentation ⓘ conservation planning for underwater cultural heritage ⓘ public outreach on naval underwater heritage ⓘ site mapping and recording ⓘ training and guidance for Navy commands on submerged resources ⓘ underwater site assessment ⓘ |
| collaboratesWith |
academic institutions
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international partners ⓘ other U.S. federal agencies ⓘ state historic preservation offices ⓘ |
| country | United States of America ⓘ |
| employer |
Naval History and Heritage Command
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United States Navy ⓘ |
| field |
cultural resource management
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historic preservation ⓘ maritime archaeology ⓘ underwater archaeology ⓘ |
| focusesOn |
historic naval battlefields
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naval aircraft wrecks ⓘ shipwrecks ⓘ submerged naval cultural resources ⓘ sunken military craft ⓘ underwater archaeological sites ⓘ |
| goal |
balance preservation with operational Navy requirements
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ensure long-term preservation of U.S. Navy underwater cultural heritage ⓘ increase knowledge of naval history through underwater research ⓘ |
| location | Washington, D.C. area NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| mission |
document and interpret U.S. naval history underwater
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manage submerged naval cultural resources ⓘ preserve submerged naval cultural resources ⓘ protect U.S. Navy sunken military craft ⓘ research submerged naval cultural resources ⓘ support compliance with U.S. historic preservation laws ⓘ |
| partOf |
Naval History and Heritage Command
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United States Navy NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| subjectOf |
Naval History and Heritage Command web pages
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U.S. Navy public information materials ⓘ |
| usesLegalFramework |
Archaeological Resources Protection Act
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National Environmental Policy Act NERFINISHED ⓘ National Historic Preservation Act NERFINISHED ⓘ Sunken Military Craft Act NERFINISHED ⓘ |
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