![]() ![]() Twenty years later erosion began to affect the site and a project to excavate and consolidate the threatened areas was initiated by Historic Scotland. Her remains were discovered off Duart Point in 1979 but left undisturbed. One was the Swan, a small warship which once belonged to the Marquess of Argyll. In 1653 a storm hit a Cromwellian task-force while it was attacking Duart Castle, and three ships were wrecked. The recent publication of an underwater investigation off Mull illustrates the potential of discoveries under the sea. It is taking place under water, around our coasts and in our rivers and lochs. Recently a silent and barely noticed revolution has added a previously unsuspected dimension to this precious resource. Careful study, preservation and presentation over the years has made them important cultural and economic assets to be cherished and enjoyed now and in the future. Scotland’s historic monuments and archaeological sites are prime attractions for visitors and locals alike. Hidden Heritage: The Duart Castle Shipwreck Martin argues that such wrecks serve as time capsules and give essential insight into not just life on the high seas but, more widely, enables further understanding of how past generations of Scots lived. ![]() ‘Like shipwrecks of all periods, the Swan is a time-capsule of her era.’ Colin JM Martin investigates the complex logistics of under water archaeology in this case study of the wreck of the Swan, a Cromwellian warship that sank off Duart Point on Mull in 1653.
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |