This afternoon the group split up to tackle photogrammetry of El Lanchon in Puerto Viejo and small boat recording in Cahuita. I got to stay in Cahuita and record one of the small boats owned by Don Manuel, one of our captains that is taking us out to the sites in the mornings. I have … Read more
During this morning’s dive, the group was tasked with using proforma to mark, measure, and sketch the cannon we found the previous day. This task was made increasingly difficult because of the large surge underwater and low visibility. Each cannon was measured along the shaft, muzzle, and cascabel. In total, eight cannons have been found … Read more
Perhaps the most striking difference between Puerto Viejo and Cahuita is the size. Puerto Viejo is a bustling town with numerous hostels and restaurants, populated with many foreigners. The crew chiefs and professors visited Puerto Viejo to familiarize themselves with El Lanchon and the fishermen’s boats, all of which will be photographed and recorded over … Read more