Over the past quarter-century, many of the
archaeology discovery missions by our crew have focused on locating
shipwrecks associated with 17th and 18th-century piracy. These pages describe some of these projects.
The Whydah pirate
shipwreck site was discovered in 1984 by underwater explorer Barry
Clifford and his team. Mr. Clifford continues to direct the ongoing
excavation of the wreck in a project that has been described by
state and federal regulatory agencies as "a model for private
archaeology."
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Having
obtained permits for underwater exploration in and around Ile a
Vache on the south coast of Haiti, preliminary surveys revealed
that the beautiful reefs around this island not only abound with
marine life, but are also home to numerous shipwrecks of historical
and cultural significance.
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In 1999
and 2000, Barry Clifford and his Project Team completed three major
expeditions to Ile Ste. Marie off the east coast of Madagascar,
as a Discovery Channel "Quest" initiative. Five
shipwreck sites were discovered.
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A short biography of Explorer Barry Clifford.
biography » (PDF files require Adobe Reader)
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