Heritage Survey Results
Side-scan sonar records have been examined by the project geophysicist and by a marine
archaeologist for individual items that meet the relevant criteria of potential importance. Eight
targets with marine archaeological potential were identified: seven within the Wind Farm area and
one along the cable route in the Tathong Channel. These are outlined below (please click on the
red squares to view target data).
Side-scan sonar records have been examined by the project geophysicist and by a marine
archaeologist for individual items that meet the relevant criteria of potential importance. Eight
targets with marine archaeological potential were identified: seven within the Wind Farm area and
one along the cable route in the Tathong Channel. These are outlined below (please click on the
red squares to view target data).
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targets, Targets A2, A3 and A5 are believed to be of modern origins due to their characteristic
features captured by the side scan sonar whilst the rest of the objects remain unknown. As such,
Targets A2, A3 and A5 are classified as of low value
Considering the maritime history of Eastern Waters and that the potential of archaeological
significance cannot be dismissed, it has been determined that the eight exposed or partly
exposed targets on the seabed pose marine archaeological potential. Additionally, the potential
remains for the presence of entirely buried and/or masked targets with marine archaeological
potential within the assessment area.
Taking a precautionary approach, all targets except Targets A2, A3 and A5 with archaeological
potential are therefore considered to be of high / very high value.
features captured by the side scan sonar whilst the rest of the objects remain unknown. As such,
Targets A2, A3 and A5 are classified as of low value
Considering the maritime history of Eastern Waters and that the potential of archaeological
significance cannot be dismissed, it has been determined that the eight exposed or partly
exposed targets on the seabed pose marine archaeological potential. Additionally, the potential
remains for the presence of entirely buried and/or masked targets with marine archaeological
potential within the assessment area.
Taking a precautionary approach, all targets except Targets A2, A3 and A5 with archaeological
potential are therefore considered to be of high / very high value.
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