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INVESTIGATING THE GUN ROCKS WRECKFive days of archaeological fieldwork on this 8m deep wreck in the Farne Islands plus some deeper recreational dives. Fieldwork will take place Sunday 5th to Thursday 9th July 2026. This is the beginning of a regular annual trip to investigate the Gun Rocks wreck. Future work will involve intrusive archaeological work such as excavation and timber sampling.
WHAT WILL WE BE DOING?
Underwater tasks to be completed
3D survey of the site
Cannon measuring
Photogrammetry
Exploration of broader site area
Possibly moving rocks and hand fanning
Above water tasks to be completed
Archival research
Artefact recording
Photogrammetry processing
QGIS processing
WHAT DO I NEED TO PARTICIPATE?
Pre-requisites for participation:
BSAC Advanced Ocean diver or equivalent and at least 5 dives in the UK in the last 12 months
Foundation qualification/Part 1 (complete your eLearning theory here and find a practical Skills Days course on a date that suits you here)
Completion of one or more of the following courses: photogrammetry, cannon recording, QGIS or excavation.
You will also be required to attend some team building training courses at Stoney Cove or Vobster in 2025/26. Dates to be advised
We'll primarily be diving on the shallow Gun Rocks wreck (approx 8m) but will also have some dives on the Somali wreck at 30m.
HOW MUCH WILL IT COST?
£685 two dives a day for five days (weather permitting) and air fills and bunkhouse accommodation. Catering will be communal and is anticipated to be another £150 payable at the end of the fieldwork. You just need to get yourself to Seahouses and pay for your drinks.
This will be an intensive week of fieldwork and will involve archaeological work beyond diving each day. It is recommended that participants stay with the team for both efficiency and team work. However, there is the option to not stay and eat with the team and just pay for diving. This is £550 for the week and includes diving and air fills.
WHAT WILL I GET FOR MY PARTICIPATION FEE?
Two dives a day (probably many of them with seals)
Hard boat hire and air fills
6 nights' accommodation at the Joiners Shop Bunkhouse.
Development of your archaeological skills through practical experience and guidance from those around you
A fun time with like-minded people!
Hopefully you'll help us find out more about this mysterious wreck!
Three meals a day and snacks (you will be required to help with food preparation) will be an extra £150 or so payable afterwards.
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