Shipwreck search in the Persian Gulf

[Alexandre]

For the people that say that archaeologists never get to dive, here you have some sights and sounds from our November 2018 first survey campaign off the coast of Sharjah Emirate, in the Oman Sea, using Light AUV's, with Side Scan Sonar, Multibeam and a Magnetometer.

We will be returning next year.

 

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[ROBOTCOP13]

Does the government pay for the boat, fuel, dive equipment, tank refills, meals, salaries, lodging, etc.

I'm an investor in a 1715 salvage boat and a retired Cost Accountant is why I'm curious.

 

[Alexandre]

The Emir paid the air trip, meals, hotel. And provided us with the Sarjah Maritime police team members, diving air, 2 boats, one jet ski, fuel, two 4 wheel drive cars, etc.

They also paid for the equipment (AUV's) tranfer - Portugal-UAE-Portugal - and it's insurance.

We provided our own diving equipment, UAV time/operation and expertise, all free of charge, i.e., no salaries.

Does the government pay for the boat, fuel, dive equipment, tank refills, meals, salaries, lodging, etc.

I'm an investor in a 1715 salvage boat and a retired Cost Accountant is why I'm curious.

 

[Salvor6]

Nice calm seas. Not like what we were in last Saturday.

 

[Alexandre]

As long as we do not drift into Iranian territorial waters, we are okay..

BTW, nice INA cap...

Nice calm seas. Not like what we were in last Saturday.

 

[BillA]

I used to be flown by helo around those waters, and on the other side, and what one could casually observe in shallow water was unbelievable

 

[Dug]

As long as we do not drift into Iranian territorial waters, we are okay..

BTW, nice INA cap...

Very risky business nowadays with the saber rattling going on and Iran grabbing ships and people.

More power to you and thanks for sharing!