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Friday, January 14, 2005
Maritime Archaeology Unit in Galle destroyed by the tsunami
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Maritime Lanka
The premises of the Maritime Archaeology Unit in Galle were destroyed in the tsunami of 26 Dec 2004, and most of the collections and equipment are lost.
Being a weekend, only one security guard was present. He was swept away but managed to catch hold of a tree. Local and international members of the team are communicating on the best ways to assist with the humanitarian disaster and rebuilding.
All other members of the team survived, as did all staff of Nooit Gedacht. Local and international members of the team are communicating on the best ways to assist with the humanitarian disaster and rebuilding.
In December 30th, Chandre, Palitha, Rasika & other members of the staff have visited the MAU site and salvaged some artefacts & equipment which have been stored in the VOC warehouse. Travel to Galle is very difficult, and the health situation there is deteriorating rapidly so they were intending to stay only briefly. The stone anchor and the Avondster cannon are still there.
See news page for details and updates.
Maritime Lanka
The premises of the Maritime Archaeology Unit in Galle were destroyed in the tsunami of 26 Dec 2004, and most of the collections and equipment are lost.
Being a weekend, only one security guard was present. He was swept away but managed to catch hold of a tree. Local and international members of the team are communicating on the best ways to assist with the humanitarian disaster and rebuilding.
All other members of the team survived, as did all staff of Nooit Gedacht. Local and international members of the team are communicating on the best ways to assist with the humanitarian disaster and rebuilding.
In December 30th, Chandre, Palitha, Rasika & other members of the staff have visited the MAU site and salvaged some artefacts & equipment which have been stored in the VOC warehouse. Travel to Galle is very difficult, and the health situation there is deteriorating rapidly so they were intending to stay only briefly. The stone anchor and the Avondster cannon are still there.
See news page for details and updates.
