Scientists on Bulgaria’s Antarctic mission will carry out underwater archaeological research for the first time. Their programme will also include studies of volcanic ash, seismology and how human skin adapts to conditions on the frozen continent. A new seismic station is also planned for Snow Island.
“Dozens of sites on land have been studied so far, but not a single shipwreck. We have information about four British and two American ships wrecked in shallow waters at various locations around the islands,” said Dr Dragomir Garbov. He added that the wrecks have considerable archaeological potential. The project aims to locate and document as many maritime heritage sites as possible and develop a methodology for further research over the long term.