Geophysical Archaeological Campaign on the Wrecks of Operation Dynamo (May–June 1940)

Claire Destanque; Cécile Sauvage; Alexis Rochat; Mark James

doi:10.1080/10572414.2026.2670288

June 17, 2026The International Journal of Nautical Archaeology

Geophysical Archaeological Campaign on the Wrecks of Operation Dynamo (May–June 1940)

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To assess the underwater archaeological sites associated with Operation Dynamo through geophysical methods.
Conducted a geophysical survey using advanced techniques.
Focused on wrecks linked to Operation Dynamo from May to June 1940.
Performed by the French Department of Underwater Archaeological Research.
Identified significant archaeological features related to the wrecks.
Mapped the distribution of wrecks to understand historical placement.
Gained insights into the preservation state of underwater sites.

Implication

Geophysical survey reveals archaeological details of wrecks from Operation Dynamo, indicating historical significance.

Abstract

This article presents the results of a 2023 geophysical survey conducted by the French Department of Underwater Archaeological Research (Drassm) on wrecks associated with Operation Dynamo, the evac...

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