Sustainable Development Goals
Abstract/Objectives
The underwater archaeology project began on September 1, 2006, with the implementation of the early "Underwater Cultural Heritage Survey Project in the Waters Around Taiwan," which was carried out in four phases. The scope of work covered the major waters surrounding Taiwan. Through the efforts of our team, the foundation for the development of Taiwan’s underwater archaeology team was established, along with the continuous collection and accumulation of underwater cultural heritage with research potential in Taiwan’s nearby waters. A total of 101 verified underwater cultural heritage targets were identified, including 20 recognized targets and six important registered shipwrecks. All work conducted over the years has adhered to Taiwan’s Underwater Cultural Heritage Preservation Act.
Results/Contributions
  • Underwater Cultural Heritage Registration and Target Verification Project-Higher Education Sprout Project-The Featured Areas Research Center Program-Research Center for Underwater Archaeology and Heritage National Tsing Hua University (Phase II)

The completed work of this project includes the following:

  1. Monitoring operations for eight submerged shipwrecks listed by the Ministry of Culture: Jiangjyun No.1, Kongkayu No. 1, Green Island No. 1, S.S. Bokhara, Yamafuji Maru, Mansei Maru, Warship Guang Bing, and S.S. Sobraon.
  2. Advanced investigations and value assessments for Maosiyu No. 1 and Penghu No. 1 shipwrecks.
  3. Ongoing research and consolidation of basic data for 33 verified underwater cultural heritage targets in Taiwanese waters.
  4. Completion of verification work for 11 underwater targets discovered during marine development surveys in the western waters of Taiwan and Jinlong Pier in Penghu.
  5. Continued investigation, research, and basic data consolidation for Waixianshi No. 1.
  6. Ongoing temporary preservation and maintenance of recovered artifacts.

This project is commissioned by the Ministry of Culture. In addition to the contractual tasks, the work is integrated into one of the center’s sub-projects, as it plays a crucial role in the overall development of underwater archaeology in Taiwan. The integration with the Center's core projects has maximized the impact on talent cultivation, academic exchange, and public education by creating a platform for training, research, and outreach.



Keywords
Underwater Archaeology, Underwater Heritage, Maritime History, Maritime Archaeology, Wrecks
References
1. https://rcuah.site.nthu.edu.tw/

https://rcuah.site.nthu.edu.tw/

Contact Information
陳思璇
sixuan.chen@gapp.nthu.edu.tw