Shipwrecks of the Pacific Northwest de Maritime Archaeological Society

Shipwrecks of the Pacific Northwest

Maritime Archaeological Society

SUBMERGED STORIES FROM THE GRAVEYARD OF THE PACIFIC Over the past 350 years, an untold number of ships have met their end along the northern Oregon and southern Washington coasts. Shipwrecks of the Pacific Northwest investigates some of the most compelling historic shipwrecks-from the infamous to the nearly forgotten. Explore a handful of these vessels, fated to have their final resting place along 150 miles of the rugged Northwest coastline, including near the dangerous mouth of the Columbia River. Combining archaeological analysis and new research, this unique collection uncovers the tales of peril, tragedy, and heroism along with the tangible legacies and an exploration of what remains.

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Jennifer Kozik earned a B.A. in Anthropology from the University of Missouri. A researcher and archaeology volunteer in her spare time, she has worked in museums as a collections and exhibits manager as well as public programs manager and is currently a technical writer in the film industry. Jennifer has authored and edited newspaper, magazine, and web articles and has written numerous successful non-profit grants. About the Maritime Archaeological Society Jennifer Kozik and contributing writers are all members of the Maritime Archaeological Society, which will be fully supporting the project. The Maritime Archaeological Society (MAS) is an all-volunteer non-profit organization made up of professional archaeologists and specially trained volunteers who investigate and document shipwrecks as well as other maritime archaeological sites. Part of its mission is to educate the public in areas of maritime cultural heritage, historic shipwreck preservation, and the science of maritime archaeology. Recorded shipwrecks within the state database number just over 300 while the number of reported shipwrecks off the Oregon Coast alone include over 3,000.