8/09/09
Today I began tying up loose ends and also had a chance to use photosynth. Photosynth is software that strings together a collection of photos of an area or object to produce a 3D interactive layout of it. I did thhis process on the office, an apple and a mini ROV. It is required that you take alot of photos that overlap in order for them to synth. This made it tricky and patience was required, however the photosynth of the office seemed to work quite well. This software could be applied to exploring artefacts or wreck as means of survey or an interactive point of a projects database.
Wednesday, 9 September 2009
Tuesday, 8 September 2009
Duncan - Day 18
7/09/09
The ROV data I had collected was now ready to be put into an article on the website today. It meant getting to grips with website editing software. I tried to make the article as interesting and factual as I could, hopefully It will be found both useful and stimulating to the reader as long as it is present on the web site.
The ROV data I had collected was now ready to be put into an article on the website today. It meant getting to grips with website editing software. I tried to make the article as interesting and factual as I could, hopefully It will be found both useful and stimulating to the reader as long as it is present on the web site.
Duncan - Day 17
4/09/09
Today I worked on the media directory I have been putting together to help with the HWTMA Annual Report. I also had a chat with Brendon over dredging companies and the role of side scan and maritime archaeology in allowing these companies to function.
Today I worked on the media directory I have been putting together to help with the HWTMA Annual Report. I also had a chat with Brendon over dredging companies and the role of side scan and maritime archaeology in allowing these companies to function.
Friday, 4 September 2009
Duncan - Day 16
3/09/09
The morning was spent uploading the photos taken yesterday of the lithics and organising them by types such as worked flints and burnt flints. To identify burnt flints for example i would look for cracks, rough texture and also presence of white or brown colour on the stone.
Later on I went back to the cold store and photographed the contents of most of the boxes containing samples from the bouldnor clif site. These ranged from clay, soil and sediment samples to lithics, wood and shell fragments. This was to help provide a visual aid to allow the trust to understand what they had stored away and at what status of being analysed these samples were at. Some still required sieving and cleaning, others needed organisng and further preservation.
The morning was spent uploading the photos taken yesterday of the lithics and organising them by types such as worked flints and burnt flints. To identify burnt flints for example i would look for cracks, rough texture and also presence of white or brown colour on the stone.
Later on I went back to the cold store and photographed the contents of most of the boxes containing samples from the bouldnor clif site. These ranged from clay, soil and sediment samples to lithics, wood and shell fragments. This was to help provide a visual aid to allow the trust to understand what they had stored away and at what status of being analysed these samples were at. Some still required sieving and cleaning, others needed organisng and further preservation.
Duncan - Day 15
2/09/09
The day was spent over at the National Oceanographic Centre working with Garry. My task was to help with the organising of samples from the Bouldnor Cliff site, off the Isle of Wight. At first I helped order photos already taken of samples and artefacts including laser imagery of some wood samples. Garry and I then discussed knapping (the chipping of flint) and what signs could be interpreted as proof of workmanship or being burnt.
I then went over to the cold store and photographed a selection of lithics (flints) which required pictures for the Bouldnor database. This gave me the opportunity to handle many different examples of lithics and get to handle 8,000 year old artefacts.
The day was spent over at the National Oceanographic Centre working with Garry. My task was to help with the organising of samples from the Bouldnor Cliff site, off the Isle of Wight. At first I helped order photos already taken of samples and artefacts including laser imagery of some wood samples. Garry and I then discussed knapping (the chipping of flint) and what signs could be interpreted as proof of workmanship or being burnt.
I then went over to the cold store and photographed a selection of lithics (flints) which required pictures for the Bouldnor database. This gave me the opportunity to handle many different examples of lithics and get to handle 8,000 year old artefacts.
Duncan - Day 14
1/09/09
Today was spent beggining to bring together my ROV project that I was given at the start of my placement here. This included looking at what material was relevant and would interest the reader. Also I looked at what case studies of the use of ROVs in archaelogy would appeal most to the average reader, one such case study could be the use of ROVs on the Mary Rose excavation.
Today was spent beggining to bring together my ROV project that I was given at the start of my placement here. This included looking at what material was relevant and would interest the reader. Also I looked at what case studies of the use of ROVs in archaelogy would appeal most to the average reader, one such case study could be the use of ROVs on the Mary Rose excavation.
Tuesday, 1 September 2009
Duncan - Day 13
28/8/09
Today I helped Brendon do some research on the Mystery Wreck project in Southampton library. We looked through the records of shipwrecks to find details of the possible boats that the mystery wreck could be. The 1800s was the period of interest. The boats seen as potential candidates were Amity (Built 1822), Arrow (Built 1839), Flowers of Ugie and Hopewell. Some new information on Amity was found, however a trip to the archives in London is requiered to delve deeper into the research.
Today I helped Brendon do some research on the Mystery Wreck project in Southampton library. We looked through the records of shipwrecks to find details of the possible boats that the mystery wreck could be. The 1800s was the period of interest. The boats seen as potential candidates were Amity (Built 1822), Arrow (Built 1839), Flowers of Ugie and Hopewell. Some new information on Amity was found, however a trip to the archives in London is requiered to delve deeper into the research.
Friday, 28 August 2009
Duncan - Day 12
27/08/09
Today I put together an article detailing the ship survey at Warsash, Hamble that I took part in on 17/08/09. The article may get put into the HWTMA annual report for 2009. Within the article, I detailed the aims of the survey, what I learnt from the experience, any changes to the wreck and suggestions for the future. Hopefully the article will be approved to be in the annual report.
Today I put together an article detailing the ship survey at Warsash, Hamble that I took part in on 17/08/09. The article may get put into the HWTMA annual report for 2009. Within the article, I detailed the aims of the survey, what I learnt from the experience, any changes to the wreck and suggestions for the future. Hopefully the article will be approved to be in the annual report.
Thursday, 27 August 2009
Duncan - Day 11
26/08/09
Today I assisted Gareth in a Stone Age Man exhibit in Winchester. Gareth on selected dates would spend the day at the exhibit in Stone Age costume and demonstrate to visitors tools and methods employed during the Stone Age to aid with survival. This included showing microliths, handaxes, animal furs, arrows, stone age drills and string made out of nettle fibres.
Today I assisted Gareth in a Stone Age Man exhibit in Winchester. Gareth on selected dates would spend the day at the exhibit in Stone Age costume and demonstrate to visitors tools and methods employed during the Stone Age to aid with survival. This included showing microliths, handaxes, animal furs, arrows, stone age drills and string made out of nettle fibres.
Duncan - Day 10
25/08/09
The ROV research was my work of today, finalising my findings and beginning to look at what would be relevant to be on the web site. I also helped organise some media articles involving the Hampshire and Wight Trust.
The ROV research was my work of today, finalising my findings and beginning to look at what would be relevant to be on the web site. I also helped organise some media articles involving the Hampshire and Wight Trust.
Duncan - Day 9
24/08/09
I continued to work with the HMS Invincible archive today, looking at pictures of many artefacts and helping to alter them till the image was clear and the sample numbers were recorded. This was another great chance to help out with the archive and also understand more about the process of post excavation.
I continued to work with the HMS Invincible archive today, looking at pictures of many artefacts and helping to alter them till the image was clear and the sample numbers were recorded. This was another great chance to help out with the archive and also understand more about the process of post excavation.
Duncan - Day 8
21/08/09
Today, I went to a shopping centre in Portsmouth to help with the education and outreach project. It entailed helping run some attractions for passers by which were the mini ROV game and facial reconstruction involving fish tank skull ornaments and play dough. The children engaged really well with games and many adults showed intrest in the Hamphsire and Wight trust and their projects. It was a great chance to help increase awareness of archaeology in the local area.
Today, I went to a shopping centre in Portsmouth to help with the education and outreach project. It entailed helping run some attractions for passers by which were the mini ROV game and facial reconstruction involving fish tank skull ornaments and play dough. The children engaged really well with games and many adults showed intrest in the Hamphsire and Wight trust and their projects. It was a great chance to help increase awareness of archaeology in the local area.
Duncan - Day 7
20/08/09
Today I worked with Garry looking at research, drawings and samples from the Bouldnor Cliff site. This was great chance to get to grips with the operation going on there. Later I was able to work with Garry on the contents of a monolith. A monolith is a tool used to remove a section of earth from below the water and enable archaeologists to work upon it later on in a lab, think of it as creating a miniature dig site. I drew the square of soil and laid out a grid. We then began excavating the first part. Here we found what seemed to be a hazelnut amongst charcoal. Possibly signs of them being roasted at this site. To find organic material I was told is quite rare, making this quite a lucky find. Unfortunately we ran out of time to excavate the rest of the sample.
Today I worked with Garry looking at research, drawings and samples from the Bouldnor Cliff site. This was great chance to get to grips with the operation going on there. Later I was able to work with Garry on the contents of a monolith. A monolith is a tool used to remove a section of earth from below the water and enable archaeologists to work upon it later on in a lab, think of it as creating a miniature dig site. I drew the square of soil and laid out a grid. We then began excavating the first part. Here we found what seemed to be a hazelnut amongst charcoal. Possibly signs of them being roasted at this site. To find organic material I was told is quite rare, making this quite a lucky find. Unfortunately we ran out of time to excavate the rest of the sample.
Duncan - Day 6
19/08/09
Today I spent researching the site of Bouldnor Cliff which is off the north-west coast of the Isle of Wight. The site is believed to be a Mesolithic landscape (about 8,000 years ago) and has supplied many exciting finds including the oldest piece of string in Britain, around 11cm long. It is speculated this may be the oldest boat building site in Britain. Later I visited with Caroline an archaeological dig in west Amesbury, Wiltshire. This wasa site run by the Stonehenge Riverside Project which is a 10 year project that started digging in 2006 with 2009 being the last dig year. This was a great opportunity to see a dig in full flow and see samples fresh out of the trench.
Today I spent researching the site of Bouldnor Cliff which is off the north-west coast of the Isle of Wight. The site is believed to be a Mesolithic landscape (about 8,000 years ago) and has supplied many exciting finds including the oldest piece of string in Britain, around 11cm long. It is speculated this may be the oldest boat building site in Britain. Later I visited with Caroline an archaeological dig in west Amesbury, Wiltshire. This wasa site run by the Stonehenge Riverside Project which is a 10 year project that started digging in 2006 with 2009 being the last dig year. This was a great opportunity to see a dig in full flow and see samples fresh out of the trench.
Duncan - Day 5
18/08/09
The HMS Invincible wreck was introduced to me today, as I first read up on the project and the wreck itself. The wreck was discovered in 1979 and was a multi-purpose warship of colonial naval conflict. Through today I helped work through the Invincible archive and copied into it diver reports from previous underwater excavations. The plan is that the archive will be availible for anyone to check out and explore the wreck and its artefacts from the comfort of their own home.
The HMS Invincible wreck was introduced to me today, as I first read up on the project and the wreck itself. The wreck was discovered in 1979 and was a multi-purpose warship of colonial naval conflict. Through today I helped work through the Invincible archive and copied into it diver reports from previous underwater excavations. The plan is that the archive will be availible for anyone to check out and explore the wreck and its artefacts from the comfort of their own home.
Duncan - Day 4
17/08/09
Today I took part in a ship survey at Warsash in Hamble, Southampton. The wreck was on the shore near a pontoon and yacht club. The ship had already been surveyed in 2001, so this would be a survey to monitor any changes and whether the wreck had need or potential for excavation. It was very muddy round the wreck and if you werent careful of your step, you'd soon find yourself sinking. This made the surveying a bit more of a challenge. I helped to set the baseline and also learnt about off set measurements. It was a great day out and my first ship survey.
Today I took part in a ship survey at Warsash in Hamble, Southampton. The wreck was on the shore near a pontoon and yacht club. The ship had already been surveyed in 2001, so this would be a survey to monitor any changes and whether the wreck had need or potential for excavation. It was very muddy round the wreck and if you werent careful of your step, you'd soon find yourself sinking. This made the surveying a bit more of a challenge. I helped to set the baseline and also learnt about off set measurements. It was a great day out and my first ship survey.
Duncan - Day 3
14/08/09
Today I continued my research into ROVs and also had a catch up with Gareth on how I was settling in. My research included looking at sites that used ROVs such as Skerki Bank in the western mediterranean and also looking at th technology used such as bathymetry which is where a signal is used to measure the sea bed to create a 3D image. This really opened my eyes to the value of ROVs in maritime archaeology and the advanced technology involved.
Today I continued my research into ROVs and also had a catch up with Gareth on how I was settling in. My research included looking at sites that used ROVs such as Skerki Bank in the western mediterranean and also looking at th technology used such as bathymetry which is where a signal is used to measure the sea bed to create a 3D image. This really opened my eyes to the value of ROVs in maritime archaeology and the advanced technology involved.
Tuesday, 25 August 2009
Duncan - Day 2
13/08/09
Today I visited the HWTMA museum at fort Victoria on the Isle of Wight to help Caroline with holding an event of a mini ROV (Remotely Operated Vehicle) display which included two games. One was piloting the mini ROV in a tank of water to use a magnet fitted on the front to collect coins at the bottom. While the other game involved piloting the mini ROV in a tank of water under a bridge and to the other side. These games helped to portray the behaviour of an underwater vehicle and also the precision of their movement when submerged. They were also a bit of fun. The kids who visited the museum and took part engaged really well with the activity and most parents couldnt resist giving it a go either. Today helped me understand more about the promotion of archaeology to the public and how it is important to inform people about what is going on locally in terms of archaeology and raise awareness of the HWTMA and their objectives.
Today I visited the HWTMA museum at fort Victoria on the Isle of Wight to help Caroline with holding an event of a mini ROV (Remotely Operated Vehicle) display which included two games. One was piloting the mini ROV in a tank of water to use a magnet fitted on the front to collect coins at the bottom. While the other game involved piloting the mini ROV in a tank of water under a bridge and to the other side. These games helped to portray the behaviour of an underwater vehicle and also the precision of their movement when submerged. They were also a bit of fun. The kids who visited the museum and took part engaged really well with the activity and most parents couldnt resist giving it a go either. Today helped me understand more about the promotion of archaeology to the public and how it is important to inform people about what is going on locally in terms of archaeology and raise awareness of the HWTMA and their objectives.
Duncan - Day 1
12/08/09
Hi there,
I'm Duncan and I am an archaeology student at Nottingham University. I have just done my first year of my degree and this summer am required to do 20 days placement. I chose to apply for a placement with the Hampshire and Wight trust as they were recommended to me through a friend. Today was a casual day of getting to know the staff here a little better and settle into the friendly atmosphere, that I had found evident in the office. I was given a project of researching ROVs (Remotely Operated Vehicles) which are tools employed not only in maritime archaeology but other off shore areas as well. I hope to gain a wide variety of experience from my placement and also meet new, friendly people and come away with a few stories.
Hi there,
I'm Duncan and I am an archaeology student at Nottingham University. I have just done my first year of my degree and this summer am required to do 20 days placement. I chose to apply for a placement with the Hampshire and Wight trust as they were recommended to me through a friend. Today was a casual day of getting to know the staff here a little better and settle into the friendly atmosphere, that I had found evident in the office. I was given a project of researching ROVs (Remotely Operated Vehicles) which are tools employed not only in maritime archaeology but other off shore areas as well. I hope to gain a wide variety of experience from my placement and also meet new, friendly people and come away with a few stories.
Friday, 3 April 2009
Day 10- My last day
03/04/09- Today me and Caroline went into Shirley Primary school, she was on a presentation day kind of thing and i just went along to help. Most of the kids were really kind and welcoming but some were just annoying. The day as a whole went really well, but i did think it was weird being in a staff room. Unfortunutly the film work with the Flips has to be deleted.
This work expierence placement has taught me firstly what it is like working in this area and what maritime archaeology is all about. I enjoyed the relaxing work place and i could see myself working somewhere like this where the people are friendly and i can have a laugh with them and the fact work doesnt have to be boring i can go and explore and do things that i can enjoy.
I just want to say thank you for the chance to be here and i hope the Celebrations show my appericiation!!
Thanks again,
Dean
:)
This work expierence placement has taught me firstly what it is like working in this area and what maritime archaeology is all about. I enjoyed the relaxing work place and i could see myself working somewhere like this where the people are friendly and i can have a laugh with them and the fact work doesnt have to be boring i can go and explore and do things that i can enjoy.
I just want to say thank you for the chance to be here and i hope the Celebrations show my appericiation!!
Thanks again,
Dean
:)
Thursday, 2 April 2009
Day 9
02/04/09- Today there wasn't a lot for me to do, so Gareth set me up on a windmill task, basically just finding out about these 3 different windmills: Eling, Winchester City & Bursledon and if there is a maritime link to any of them, i completed this but it was hard trying to find out about the quoin stones because few sites had information on them.
Wednesday, 1 April 2009
Day 8
1/04/09- Today we got new toys in the office, we had these new Flip video recorders which Amanda had bought for next weeks trip with some students. So Amanda asked me to write out some instructions for how to use the Flips and how to use them on the computer via Flip Video & Movie Maker. I enjoyed this task because it didnt take to long for me to get the hang of the Flips & i got to make my own movie by doing this.
Tuesday, 31 March 2009
Day 7
31/03/09- In the office again today, i ve nearly finished my project just have to look over it. Not the most interesting day of my time here but i ve learnt alot about the itchen river. :)
Monday, 30 March 2009
Day 6-week 2
30/03/09- today i started my week with amanda and at the front of the office. Also today i had to start my project, i have completed about 3/4 of it, which is a good start.
Day 5
27-03-09- Today i was in the office for the day, i did a bit more scanning etc. and then i contacted lauren, the uni student which we had worked with on tuesday, about her photos of the wreck site, and i burnt them onto disc. I went home at lunch.
Friday, 27 March 2009
Day 4
26-03-09- Today Brandon took me down to Gosport & Portsmouth. Firstly we went down right on the coast where Steven told us about the archaeology in that area, between the forts and how these were used to defend Britain. After that we went into Gosport and met Brandon's friend in Priddy's Hard and he told us about how all the historic buildings and what had happened to the local area so they cant be protected or exhibited. Then we down to Portsmouth navel docks to look for Brandon's contact, he however forgot about the meeting, so we went around HMS Victory looking for things which had been originals from HMS Invincible or been built based on them. Finally we met Debra in the Victory museum to see if she had any Invincible artifacts, which we took photos of before leaving. I really enjoyed the day as a whole and thought it was really interesting listening to peoples opinions on the local archaeology.
Wednesday, 25 March 2009
Day 3
25/03/09- spent the day in the office. i was mainly doing diving logs, scanning in documents and writing details about them, also i ve been told about my project for next week, researching about the brass rubbing project for the Itchen river, which looks alot of work but hopefully is quite interesting.
Day 2 cont
In the afternoon, me and brandon went to meet these uni-students at a wreck site near chichester. The wind was freezing and the Equipment didnt work properly so all we did really was: take photos of the wreck, draw diagrams of it and measure the wreck. It was good once we got going except the mud inside of the wreck made it difficult to move and i nearly got stuck, not brillient but it was a good expierence. :)
Tuesday, 24 March 2009
Day 2
24/03/09- started where i left off, trying to get the pictures added on to the computer in the right size and format. In the afternoon going to a dig sight near ... which should be good fun.
Day 1 cont.
23/03/09-After my induction to the office ad meeting everyone i started by going though conservation cards and adding them to the database via microsoft access, this was a good task to start with because it gave me a good idea on the data that needs to be recorded and how to record them. after lunch i started on scanning pictures of the sites into the computer but the scanner didnt work properly so we couldnt get them collected.
Monday, 23 March 2009
Dean first day
23/03/09-Hey I'm Dean, on my first day of my work experience project, I'm from Marchwood and i go to Applemore College in Dibden Purlieu. Out of these two weeks i am looking to gain experience in an office environment and learn about the work done by the Hampshire and white trust for Maritime Archeology. I hope these will link in with my History and or Geography GCSE'S.
Wednesday, 18 February 2009
Friday 13 Feb - went to IOW with Caroline and Gareth to visit Fort Victoria and go to a meeting at dinosaur isle. i thought that the fort was really tatty but i feel that when it is ready for next season it will be really good. i found the meeting boring this was probably because i didnt know what Caroline and Gareth were trying to get out of it and also because i didnt need to be envolved in it.
Thursday, 12 February 2009
Wednesday, 11 February 2009
Tues 10th - I went out to Winchester City Mill, Bursledon Windmill and Manor Farm Country Park with Caroline and Gareth, i sat in on the meetings however they were a bit boring but this was because i didn't have anything to say and i am not involved in Caroline's and Gareth's project therefore i didn't understand what they were trying to achieve at first but they explained what they needed to do.
Tuesday, 10 February 2009
Monday, 9 February 2009
Mon, 9Th - Checked through the website for any mistakes, read the annual report of HWTMA. This helped me to familiarise with HWTMA. I sat in on the meeting, this showed me the sort of things businesses have to deal with, and i also found out what everyone is doing at the moment within HWTMA. This will probably help me at school as i am taking business studies as an option for GCSE.
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