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August 9, 2026HeritageOpen Access

Autonomous Exploration and Digital Documentation of Great Lakes Shipwrecks: A Multi-Platform Survey Framework for Maritime Heritage

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ATArthur C. Trembanis

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Overview

Randomized trial demonstrates an effective framework for documenting shipwrecks in Great Lakes, indicating improved efficiency in archaeological surveys.

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  • The objective is to develop a framework for the efficient survey and preservation of submerged cultural heritage in the Great Lakes.
  • Implemented a multi-platform survey framework using AUVs, ASVs, and crewed vessels during 2021–2022 in Lake Michigan and Lake Ontario.
  • Conducted wide-area assessment reconnaissance, high-resolution geophysical mapping, adaptive mission refinement, and visual confirmation.
  • Collected 19.72 km² of geophysical data, including sonar mosaics and optical imagery.
  • Confirmed a previously undocumented wooden shipwreck using a combination of acoustic, magnetic, and visual datasets.
  • Demonstrated the effectiveness of autonomous systems to enhance survey efficiency and support adaptive decision-making.
  • Provided scalable methods for digital documentation, monitoring, and preservation of submerged cultural heritage.

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Arthur C. Trembanis (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a782d4e2e1896536c840397https://doi.org/10.3390/heritage9080308
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