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BACKGROUND. AWW was established on 10 August 1995 as a private shareholding company in Madeira, Portugal. PURPOSE. to preserve the submerged cultural heritage. to advance learning. MEANS. The archaeological survey,. and excavation. of historical shipwrecks.

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  1. BACKGROUND AWW was established on10 August 1995 as a private shareholding company in Madeira, Portugal.

  2. PURPOSE • to preserve the submerged cultural heritage • to advance learning

  3. MEANS The archaeological survey, and excavation ofhistorical shipwrecks.

  4. PROJECT SITES • CAPE VERDE: a group of ten islands lying 629 km off the west coast of Africa. • ILHA DE MOÇAMBIQUE: an island off the east cost of Africa

  5. ILHA DE MOÇAMBIQUE One of the mostimportantareas for historical shipwrecks along the East African coast. Over14historical shipwrecks confirmed by historical research.

  6. THE MOST IMPORTANT DISCOVERY UP TO DATE : The IDM-002

  7. THE TECHNOLOGY USED TO LOCATE The IDM-002 The Magnetometer The Side Scan Sonar The Zigzag Pattern The Triangulation Method

  8. A FASCINATING DISCOVERY

  9. Ming Porcelain China, approx. 1580 - 1620

  10. Artefact Excavation 81 tonnes of ballast stoneshad to be removed before retrieving any porcelain All the artefactswere measured

  11. Artefact site plan

  12. Artefact value Some 500 pieceshave been cleanedand inspectedby experts. Their probable valueis 600 € per unit.

  13. SCIENTIFIC DOCUMENTATION • The final Scientific Publication is being completed on the IDM-002 wreck as excavation is finalized to 90%. • The Scientific Publication is scheduled for summer 2003. • Based on first valuations of the artefacts recovered, excellent results can be expected.

  14. Results of underwater archaeological survey • Reconstruction of an epoch, through the recovery of artefacts. • Cargo and products of commercial routes. • De-mystification or confirmation of past history. • Ship-building techniques and navigation skills of the past. • Plans and 3D models for further study.

  15. Partnership Benefits • Media coverage • Purchase collection • Exhibitions • Marketing communications programmes • Enhancement of your cultural image in Europe • Sustained branding around unique excavation project

  16. JOIN US! ARQUEONAUTAS WELCOMES NEWCORPORATE PARTNERS For further info, please contact: Ms Alice Lonfat20 chemin du Milieu CP 1871245 Collonge/Geneva Phone: +41.22.752.41.62 Fax: +41.22.752.43.29Email: info@communiconcept.chWebsite: www.communiconcept.ch

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