Underwater Archaeology Branch About The Underwater Archaeology Branch North Carolina has a long and rich maritime history. UAB was established to identify, protect, and preserve the many underwater archaeology resources throughout the state. Learn More About the Queen Anne's Revenge Shipwreck Project UAB, in conjunction with many organizations, has made great strides in conserving artifacts from Blackbeard's famous flagship. Learn More Our Mission The Department of Natural and Cultural Resources is also authorized to establish a professional staff for the purpose of conducting and/or supervising the surveillance, protection, preservation, survey and systematic underwater archaeological recovery of underwater materials as defined in G.S. 121-122 hereof. NC Heritage Dive Sites Explore North Carolina’s submerged cultural history at these Heritage Dive Sites open to the public! Learn More Programs Survey & Inventory Conservation Permits Public Education and Research National Register Historic Shipwreck Districts A collection of shipwrecks worthy of preservation for their significance in American history, architecture, archaeology, and culture. Learn More About the National Register of Historic Places Cape Fear Civil War Period Shipwreck District National Register of Historic Places Report Wilmington Historic Shipwreck District National Register of Historic Places Report
Underwater Archaeology Branch About The Underwater Archaeology Branch North Carolina has a long and rich maritime history. UAB was established to identify, protect, and preserve the many underwater archaeology resources throughout the state. Learn More About the Queen Anne's Revenge Shipwreck Project UAB, in conjunction with many organizations, has made great strides in conserving artifacts from Blackbeard's famous flagship. Learn More Our Mission The Department of Natural and Cultural Resources is also authorized to establish a professional staff for the purpose of conducting and/or supervising the surveillance, protection, preservation, survey and systematic underwater archaeological recovery of underwater materials as defined in G.S. 121-122 hereof. NC Heritage Dive Sites Explore North Carolina’s submerged cultural history at these Heritage Dive Sites open to the public! Learn More Programs Survey & Inventory Conservation Permits Public Education and Research National Register Historic Shipwreck Districts A collection of shipwrecks worthy of preservation for their significance in American history, architecture, archaeology, and culture. Learn More About the National Register of Historic Places Cape Fear Civil War Period Shipwreck District National Register of Historic Places Report Wilmington Historic Shipwreck District National Register of Historic Places Report