Nautical Archaeology: A Handbook for Skin Divers

Nautical Archaeology: A Handbook for Skin Divers by Bill St John Wilkes. Published by Stein & Day, New York, NY, 1971. 1st Edition. Hardbound, Paper DJ. Size 8vo (up to 9-1/2'' tall). Condition: Nr Fine in Chipped & Taped DJ. Orig owners address label inside front cover. 294 Pgs. ISBN 0812814150. LCCN 77-159558. The author provides the kind of in-depth information necessary to carry out small-, or large-scale archaeological expeditions underwater, at very little cost. He deals with preliminary research, preparation, equipment, techniques, locating sites, recording finds, photography and surveying, dating and identification, and reporting what one has found. Extensive illustrations, drawings, and appendices on likely prospecting grounds and salvage laws around the world make this book and indispensable source of information for aspiring Cousteaus. Description text copyright 2014 BooksForComfort. Item ID 29365.