SHIPWRECKS CONFERENCE

Shipwrecks! 2008 is history and thanks to everyone for attending. Watch for details of Shipwrecks! 2009 in Vancouver.

Join us April 5-6,2008 in Bamfield for Shipwrecks 2008!

In addition to our conference speakers, the Woodward Lecture will be Saturday night at the Bamfield Marine Station. On Sunday, join us for dives on the Ericsson and Orpheus. Nondivers/partners/spouses will also find a variety of things to do in Bamfield.

Shipwrecks Weekend Schedule

Friday, April 4th

19:00
Meet & Greet Reception @ Rix Centre,
Bamfield Marine Sciences Centre

Saturday, April 5


09:00 - 09:15 Opening Remarks
Jacques Marc, President UASBC
John Middleton, Victoria Director, UASBC

Welcome Chief Robert Dennis, Huu-ay-aht First Nation

09:15 - 10:00 Revolutionizing Ocean Science - Neptune Project
Dr.Mairi Best,Associate Director Science,
NEPTUNE Canada Project

10:00 - 10:20 Coffee Break

10:20 - 11:05 Presentation on the Huu7ii Project on Diana Island,
a stone's throw from Bamfield.
Denis St. Claire, Archaeologist

11:05 - 11:50 Historic Shipwrecks of Barkley Sound
Jacques Marc, President,UASBC

12:50 - 13:00 Lunch (Rix Centre)

13:00 - 14:00 The Wreck of the Valencia: Relive the drama of
this tragic 1906 Shipwreck.
Silva Johansson,Interpretation & Outreach Officer,
Pacific Rim National Park Reserve

14:00 - 14:45 Basking Sharks No More
Brian Gisborne, Maritime Historian

14:45 - 15: 05 Coffee

14:45 - 15:30 History of the Life Saving Service in Bamfield
Clay Evans, Canadian Coast Guard, Bamfield

16:00 - 17:00 Tour of Marine Sciences Centre
Kevin McEwan, Public Education Program,
Bamfield Marine Sciences Centre

Sunday, April 6

09:00 Divers Depart East Bamfield Government Wharf.


Dinner and Woodward Lecture

Managing Maritime Heritage on the Last Frontier: Recent Investigations of Alaska's Historic Shipwrecks - Dave McMahan, Alaska State Archaeologist

Dave has more than 30 years experience studying and managing diverse archaeological resources of the vast Last Frontier. A skilled diver, Dave participated in the NOAA funded Kad-yak project that documented the oldest shipwreck yet found from the Russian America period as well as the 2006-7 multi-disciplinary survey of Lynn Canal shipwrecks.

Side Trips

Partner Program Saturday
Beach /Forest Nature Tour
Cost: $21.00

Sunday Diving
Ericsson & Orpheus Wrecks
Space is limited so register early.
Cost: $90 includes two tanks (air)

Please check this page for last minute conference updates.

Thank you!