Award of Dive Framework for Assessment of Unidentified Wooden Wreck Site at Goodwin Sands, Kent
Historic England · Awarded contract
AwardedAward of Dive Framework for Assessment of Unidentified Wooden Wreck Site at Goodwin Sands, Kent
Awarded 18 Jul 2024
Awarded18 Jul 2024
Value£52,715.55
SupplierMSDS Marine Ltd
AgencyHistoric England
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryArts & Culture
Ended 1y 7mo ago9mo term
Awarded 18 July 2024Expired 31 Mar 2025
About
Historic England awarded a contract to MSDS Marine Ltd for a full assessment of an unidentified wooden wreck site discovered during a Historic England funded project at Goodwin Sands, off Kent.
The assessment includes a desk-based assessment to consolidate known evidence and a diver survey to ground truth features.
A single brick and onion bottle, the latter appearing Dutch and typical of the 1730s, were recovered to aid identification.
The finders, experienced archaeological divers with HSE qualifications, will participate in the fieldwork and post-fieldwork assessment.
The contract value is £52,715.55.
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