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==== Wrecks ====
==== Wrecks ====


Beneath the waves of the North Sea lies a valuable archaeological resource. Thousands of wrecks of ships and also planes lie like time capsules on the sea bed. Little remains of some wrecks, while others are still virtually intact. We do not know the precise location of some, and are entirely unaware of the existence of others.
There are valuable archaeological resources in some places beneath the sea waves. For example, thousands of wrecks of ships and planes lie like time capsules on the sea bed. Some are little remains of wrecks, while others are still virtually intact. We do not know the precise location of some, while we are entirely unaware of the existence of others.


Wrecks and obstructions also do not lie on the seabed. Tidal currents cause turbulences that pull grinding channels in the seabed around a wreck. A wreck can slip away and become completely buried by the sandy seabed over the years.
Also, wrecks and obstructions do not just lie on the seabed. Tidal currents cause turbulences that pull grinding channels in the seabed around a wreck. As a result, a wreck can slip away and become completely buried by the sandy seabed over the years.
 
'''Photo credits:''' Photograph by J. Benjamin (WA Coastal & Marine), © Copyright: Historic Environment Scotland.


==== Importance of wrecks ====
==== Importance of wrecks ====


Every wreck is unique and tells its own story. Many ships have sunk in this region over the centuries, from prehistoric dugout canoes to Viking ships, from Dutch East India Company ships to steamships, from submarines to patrol boats, and from fishing boats to more recently lost freighters. Together, these wrecks give us an insight into the maritime history of the North Sea, which gives them great cultural importance.
Every wreck is unique and tells its own story. Many ships have sunk over the centuries, from prehistoric dugout canoes to Viking ships, from Dutch East India Company ships to steamships, from submarines to patrol boats, and from fishing boats to more recently lost freighters. Together, these wrecks give us an insight into the maritime history, which gives them great cultural importance.


Wrecks are also biodiversity hotspots, home to entirely different plants and creatures than the surrounding sea bed. This also makes wrecks interesting for fishermen and divers. Not every wreck is ecologically valuable. This depends on various factors, including the age of the wreck, the material in the wreck and its distance from the coast.
Wrecks are also biodiversity hotspots, home to entirely different plants and creatures than the surrounding sea bed. This also makes wrecks interesting for fishermen and divers. Not every wreck is ecologically valuable. This depends on various factors, including the age of the wreck, the material in the wreck and its distance from the coast.


==MSP Challenge==
==MSP Challenge==
 
The layer wrecks gives a general overview of archaeological remains in a sea region. An unknown number of them consists of archaeological remains, including old shipwrecks and settlements. Another part consists of lost cargo, sunken ships and ship components.   
 
The layer wrecks gives a general overview of archaeological remains in the North Sea. An unknown number of them consists of archaeological remains, including old shipwrecks and settlements. Another part consists of lost cargo, sunken ships and ship components.  
Return to [[Categories and Layers#tab=Shipping|shipping]].  
   
   


   
   
=North Sea=
=North Sea=
Not applicable.
==Types==
None
 
==Metadata==
===Data Source===
Enter data source for North Sea here.
 
===Original Title===
Enter name of the layer at the North Sea source.
 
===Description===
Enter the description of the North Sea dataset here.
 
===Creation Date===
yyyy-mm-dd North Sea


===Methodology===
This data layer is not present in the North Sea Edition.
Enter here how the layer was prepared to be integrated into the MSP Challenge North Sea Edition.


=Baltic Sea=
=Baltic Sea=
Not applicable.


==Types==
This data layer is not present in the Baltic Sea Edition.
Baltic Sea types here
 
==Metadata==
===Data Source===
Enter data source for Baltic Sea here.
 
===Original Title===
Enter name of the layer at the Baltic Sea source.
 
===Description===
Enter the description of the Baltic Sea dataset here.
 
===Creation Date===
yyyy-mm-dd Baltic Sea
 
===Methodology===
Enter here how the layer was prepared to be integrated into the MSP Challenge Baltic Sea Edition.


=Clyde Marine Region=
=Clyde Marine Region=
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==Metadata==
==Metadata==
===Data Source===
===Data Source===
Enter data source for Clyde Marine Region here.
Data provided by project partner ([http://marine.gov.scot/ Marine Scotland])


===Original Title===
===Original Title===


Enter name of the layer at the source.
Not available.
 


===Description===
===Description===
Enter the description of the Clyde Marine Region dataset here.
Not available.


===Creation Date===
===Creation Date===
yyyy-mm-dd Clyde Marine Region
Data layer implemented on the MSP Challenge on 2017-12.


===Methodology===
===Methodology===


Enter here how the layer was prepared to be integrated into the MSP Challenge.
Data implemented as provided.
 


=Adriatic Sea=
=Adriatic Sea=


==Types==
==Types==
Adriatic Sea types here
There are no different types of wreckages specified in the Adriatic Sea Edition.


==Metadata==
==Metadata==
===Data Source===
===Data Source===
Enter data source for Adriatic Sea here.
Provided by project partner  [http://www.ismar.cnr.it/ CNR-ISMAR] based on data from Mibact Archeomar, for Italy's Exlusive Economic Zone,  and tools4msp-eu -GAIR for the other countries in the region.


===Original Title===
===Original Title===
Enter name of the layer at the Adriatic Sea source.
Not available.


===Description===
===Description===
Enter the description of the Adriatic Sea dataset here.
Not available.


===Creation Date===
===Creation Date===
yyyy-mm-dd Adriatic Sea
2021-02-11


===Methodology===
===Methodology===
Enter here how the layer was prepared to be integrated into the MSP Challenge Adriatic Sea Edition.
The layer was implemented in the MSP Challenge as provided by the project partner ([http://www.ismar.cnr.it/ CNR-ISMAR]).
 
=Eastern Mediterranean Sea=
Not applicable.


<headertabs/>
This layer is not present in the Eastern Mediterranean Sea. <headertabs/>

Latest revision as of 14:31, 3 April 2023

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Description

Wrecks

There are valuable archaeological resources in some places beneath the sea waves. For example, thousands of wrecks of ships and planes lie like time capsules on the sea bed. Some are little remains of wrecks, while others are still virtually intact. We do not know the precise location of some, while we are entirely unaware of the existence of others.

Also, wrecks and obstructions do not just lie on the seabed. Tidal currents cause turbulences that pull grinding channels in the seabed around a wreck. As a result, a wreck can slip away and become completely buried by the sandy seabed over the years.

Photo credits: Photograph by J. Benjamin (WA Coastal & Marine), © Copyright: Historic Environment Scotland.

Importance of wrecks

Every wreck is unique and tells its own story. Many ships have sunk over the centuries, from prehistoric dugout canoes to Viking ships, from Dutch East India Company ships to steamships, from submarines to patrol boats, and from fishing boats to more recently lost freighters. Together, these wrecks give us an insight into the maritime history, which gives them great cultural importance.

Wrecks are also biodiversity hotspots, home to entirely different plants and creatures than the surrounding sea bed. This also makes wrecks interesting for fishermen and divers. Not every wreck is ecologically valuable. This depends on various factors, including the age of the wreck, the material in the wreck and its distance from the coast.

MSP Challenge

The layer wrecks gives a general overview of archaeological remains in a sea region. An unknown number of them consists of archaeological remains, including old shipwrecks and settlements. Another part consists of lost cargo, sunken ships and ship components.

Return to shipping.


Not applicable.

This data layer is not present in the North Sea Edition.

Not applicable.

This data layer is not present in the Baltic Sea Edition.

Types

None

Metadata

Data Source

Data provided by project partner (Marine Scotland)

Original Title

Not available.

Description

Not available.

Creation Date

Data layer implemented on the MSP Challenge on 2017-12.

Methodology

Data implemented as provided.

Types

There are no different types of wreckages specified in the Adriatic Sea Edition.

Metadata

Data Source

Provided by project partner CNR-ISMAR based on data from Mibact Archeomar, for Italy's Exlusive Economic Zone, and tools4msp-eu -GAIR for the other countries in the region.

Original Title

Not available.

Description

Not available.

Creation Date

2021-02-11

Methodology

The layer was implemented in the MSP Challenge as provided by the project partner (CNR-ISMAR).

Not applicable.

This layer is not present in the Eastern Mediterranean Sea.

This page was last edited on 3 April 2023, at 14:31. Content is available under GPLv3 unless otherwise noted.