U.S. HYDRO 2009 Presented by John Macek Cartographer, NOAA Four Topics to Explore Underwater Cultural Heritage Hydrographic Surveys Division Marine Chart Division The Challenge Underwater Cultural Heritage Anthropogenic Underwater Old Vrouw Maria, Gulf of Finland Anthropogenic Made by humans Port Royal, Jamaica Underwater SS Portland (L3-Klein Sonar Associates) Old The definition of old varies. Roman coin found in the wreck of La Salles ship La Belle. Hydrographic Survey Division Conducts surveys and provides data. Serves as liaison with archaeologists. Marine Chart Division Receives survey (and other) data. Produces nautical charts. Office of Coast Survey - Mission Our mission is to provide products and services that ensure safe and efficient maritime commerce. However, under the National Historic Preservation Act, the Coast Survey must take into account the effects of its undertakings on historic properties. The Challenge How do the divisions of the Office of Coast Survey handle underwater cultural heritage? Two unidentified wrecks off the Virginia Capes. Solutions Communication Education Collection of artifacts from La Belle. Further Reading Hydrographic Surveys Division Surveys and WrecksNational Marine SanctuariesAdvisory Council on Historic PreservationUNESCO Underwater Cultural Heritage