Prof. Dr. Nathan Richards

Professor of Maritime Studies and Nautical Archaeology · Department of History & Program in Maritime Studies · East Carolina University

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Academic focus & active research

Prof. Richards directs maritime archaeology excavations, utilizing 3D sonar and photogrammetry to document deep-water shipwrecks and submerged historic naval vessels.

Underwater Cultural Heritage Shipwreck Site Photogrammetry Pacific and Atlantic Naval History Aviation Archaeology

Supervision & prospective applicants

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Institution: East Carolina University
Department / Faculty: Department of History & Program in Maritime Studies
Primary Field: Underwater Cultural Heritage
Campus Location: Greenville, North Carolina, United States

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