LAMP

About LAMP

· Our Mission

· Our History

· Our Team

· Our Headquarters

· Our Research Vessels

· LAMP Programs

Lost Ships of
St. Augustine

Archaeological
Research

· Maritime Archaeology

· The Industry

· 19th Cen. Steamship

· The Dredge Florida

· S.S. Commodore

Historical Research

· A Brief History
of St. Augustine

· Search for the
Jefferson Davis

Artifact Conservation

· Conservation Reports

· Sucrose Treatment

Public Outreach

· LAMPosts Blog

· Maritime Symposium

· Public Presentations

· College Internships

· High School Programs

· How to Get Involved

Scientific Diving

· How to Join

LAMP Boatworks

· History of Boat Building

· Watercraft Styles

LAMP's Mission

The Lighthouse Archaeological Maritime Program (LAMP) is dedicated to the investigation, interpretation, and better understanding of the maritime history and archaeology of St. Augustine, the "First Coast" region of Florida, and beyond. Through historical research and the scientific study of shipwrecks and other maritime archaeological sites, LAMP seeks to engage local and visiting communities while exploring the dynamic story of our nation's oldest port city. Humankind has always relied on water for the transportation of people, goods, and ideas, and the sea has provided sustenance and livelihoods for countless generations of maritime communities. With its defensible harbor, extensive network of inland waterways, and proximity to global shipping routes, St. Augustine (founded in 1565) was well-suited to become the first permanent European settlement in the present-day United States, and thus owes its very existence to the sea.

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LAMP Summer Field School

LAMP hosts an accredited maritime archaeological field school each summer. This comprehensive 3-week field practicum is open to graduate, undergraduate, and non-traditional students who wish to learn the basics of archaeological recording, underwater excavation, remote sensing survey, artifact collection & analysis, and laboratory procedures while working on one or more historic shipwreck sites offshore America's oldest port. Follow this link for more information and the online application form.

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Wreck of the Dredge Florida

The Florida was built in 1904 as a steam-powered dredge vessel tasked with maintaining the East Coast Canal (today known as the Intracoastal Waterway). It was known as the most technologically advanced vessel of its time. After a successful career of channel-dredging and snag removal, it sank offshore Crescent Beach south of St. Augustine on July 3, 1918, where it remained lost until discovered by LAMP archaeologists in 2002.

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British Ship Industry

Archaeologists recover a swivel gun from the 18th century wreck site. The Industry was bringing supplies to British St. Augustine when it was lost in 1764.

School Programs

High School students learn basic archaeology techniques.

Recent and Upcoming LAMP Events

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Latest LAMPosts

By LAMP Director Chuck Meide and Archaeology Director Dr. Sam Turner

02/03/10	Coming soon to a theater near you . . . The Search for the Jefferson Davis!
01/21/10	3/17-20/10 Fourth Annual Northeast Florida Symposium on Maritime Archaeology
01/19/10	The 43rd annual Conference on Historical and Underwater Archaeology, January 6-9, 2010, at Amelia Island, Florida
01/18/10	5/31/10 - 6/26/10 Summer Field School 2010
12/20/09	The First Coast Maritime Archaeology Project
12/20/09	The Northeast Florida Symposium on Maritime Archaeology
12/20/09	LAMP Summer Field School
12/16/09	LAMP Boatworks Hull Inventory
12/10/09	Prepping the Galveztown Yawl’s Keel/Stem Scarf
12/09/09	LAMP Boatworks Chaisson Dory Tender Drawing
12/09/09	12/09/09 Presentation: Discover First America Lecture Series "Pirates! Fact and Fiction"
12/04/09	LAMP Boatwright Visits Galveztown Under Construction in Malaga, Spain
11/25/09	America's First Thanksgiving -- in Our Nation's Oldest Port
11/14/09	11/13-14/09 Event: LAMP Boat on display at the Antique and Classic Boat Show, Jenson Beach
11/14/09	11/14/09 Event: LAMP Boatworks and boat on display at the Pirate Gathering
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Much of the content on the LAMP webpage was provided through the 2007-2009 First Coast Maritime Archaeology Project, which was funded by a grant from the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Historical Resources, assisted by the Florida Historical Commission.

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