Evaluation and Analysis of Anomalies Possibly Associated with the USS Col. Kinsman Atchafalaya River, Louisiana
Abstract
In November and December 1999, diving operations were conducted at the juncture of Bayou Boeuf and Berwick Bay (Atchafalaya River) adjacent to the community of Morgan City in St. Mary Parish, Louisiana. The purpose of the diving was to examine seven previously identified magnetic anomalies, some of which were thought to be associated with the United States gunboat Kinsman which sank in Berwick Bay in February 1863. The diving examined an area encompasing 7.2 acres. No vessel remains of any kind were found during the 13 days of diving. Two of the magnetic anomaly sources proved to be modern trash and debris probably derived from recent vessel activity. The sources of the other magnetic anomalies could not be found and it is believed their sources consist of small and scattered items modern age or are older objects buried beneath 25 feet or so of sediments that have accumulated at this location in the past 90 years.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 01, 2000
- Accession Number
- ADA385671
Entities
People
- Charles E. Pearson
- Roland Stansbury