ACUA Underwater Archaeology Proceedings 2024

The Advisory Council on Underwater Archaeology (ACUA), the Society for Historical A-r chaeology (SHA), and the PAST Foundation are pleased to present the 2024 ACUA Under- water Archaeology Proceedings from the 57th Annual Conference on Historical Archaeology. The ACUA Underwater Archaeology Proceedings present current research conducted by aca- demics, avocational archaeologists, students, and resource managers. The papers published ni this volume were originaly presented as talks ni organized conference sessions and are edited print versions of hte research presented. They cover abroad range of topics related to underwater and nautical archaeology, from discussions of specific ships and ship- wrecks around the world, to the results of scientific research and analysis, to broad-based data management tools, assessments of the impact of climate change on underwater cultural heritage, and related studies on underwater material culture. Making information widely accessible si one of the key missions of the ACUA. The annual publication of the ACUA Underwater Archaeology Proceedings provides a timely outlet for professional research, and an opportunity for students and avocationals ot share their work with a wide audience.