gov.noaa.ncei.oer:BattleAtlantic2011 eng; USA utf8 dataset collection level metadata NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information ncei.info@noaa.gov https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/contact NCEI Contact Information Information for contacts at NCEI. information pointOfContact 2026-03-25T12:28:30 ISO 19115-2 Geographic information - Metadata - Part 2: Extensions for Imagery and Gridded Data ISO 19115-2:2009(E) Applying Advanced Imaging and Visualization Technology to the Battle of the Atlantic Shipwrecks between 20110531 and 20110821 Battle of the Atlantic 2011 BOTA 2011 BOTA2011 2012-03 creation BattleAtlantic2011 Joseph Hoyt 757-591-7336 757-591-7353 Monitor National Marine Sanctuary NOAA/NOS Office of National Marine Sanctuaries 100 Museum Drive Newport News VA 23606 USA joseph.hoyt@noaa.gov principalInvestigator William Lange 508-289-2782 508-457-2191 Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute Advanced Imaging and Visualization Laboratory 266 Woods Hole Road Woods Hole MA 02543 USA wlange@whoi.edu principalInvestigator NOAA Office of Ocean Exploration and Research author NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information publisher In 2008, the Monitor National Marine Sanctuary (MNMS) commenced a multiyear project focusing on shipwreck sites associated with the Battle of the Atlantic. During WWII, this was the closest theater of war to the continental United States. Directly off the coast of North Carolina remains a collection of nearly 200 shipwrecks from one of the most significant battles in one of the most historic wars in world history. In previous years, MNMS and partners have collected data and completed archaeological surveys of four sites. Additionally, with OER support, the 2009 field season conducted a multibeam sonar and ROV survey to discover and document previously unknown deep-water shipwrecks. Several targets were identified, which would benefit from more detailed characterization using advanced imaging technology. The Monitor National Marine Sanctuary is in the process of considering expanding the current sanctuary to include additional maritime heritage resources off the coast. Expansion requires the identification and characterization of significant vessels, to aid in determining sanctuary boundaries and appropriate management practices. The goal is to catalog site significance and integrity, and identify degrading impacts from both environmental and cultural factors. An historical and archaeological assessment of the resources is critical to inform management decisions regarding sites under the consideration for expansion. In addition to documenting newly located sites, MNMS has a need to acquire baseline data on known sites to aid in evaluating significance and boundary delineation. Joseph Hoyt 757-591-7336 757-591-7353 Monitor National Marine Sanctuary NOAA/NOS Office of National Marine Sanctuaries 100 Museum Drive Newport News VA 23606 USA joseph.hoyt@noaa.gov principalInvestigator Frank Cantelas 301-734-1017 301-713-4252 NOAA's Office of Ocean Exploration and Research Marine Archaeology Division 1315 East-West Highway, 10th Floor Silver Spring MD 20910 USA Frank.Cantelas@noaa.gov pointOfContact unknown expedition exploration explorer marine education noaa ocean ocean discovery ocean education ocean exploration ocean exploration and research OER ocean literacy ocean research science scientific mission scientific research sea stewardship systematic exploration technology transformational research undersea underwater Ocean Exploration and Research (OER) Program Discovery Keywords NOAA/OAR/OER - Ocean Exploration and Research 301-734-1014 301-713-4252 1315 East-West Hwy, SSMC3, #10210 Silver Spring MD 20910 USA oceanexplorer@noaa.gov 8am-5pm, Monday through Friday resourceProvider This is a list of static and vetted keywords to assist in search and discovery of Ocean Exploration and Research (OER) program-related records. archaeology archaeological conservation conserve crm cultural resource management historic marine archaeology maritime maritime archaeology nautical nautical archaeology preserve protect protection submerged cultural heritage submerged cultural resource uch underwater cultural heritage Ocean Exploration and Research (OER) Marine Archaeology Keywords NOAA/OAR/OER - Ocean Exploration and Research 301-734-1014 301-713-4252 1315 East-West Hwy, SSMC3, #10210 Silver Spring MD 20910 USA oceanexplorer@noaa.gov 8am-5pm, Monday through Friday resourceProvider This is a list of static and vetted keywords to assist in search and discovery of Ocean Exploration and Research (OER) program-related records for marine archaeology missions. World War II USS Monitor U-boat German submarine Convoy Battles Battlefield Archaeology theme None North Atlantic North Carolina Monitor National Marine Sanctuary Graveyard of the Atlantic place None otherRestrictions otherRestrictions Access Constraints: Access to this data is limited to facilitate ongoing research. Use Constraints: Use of this data is for non-commercial purposes unless permission is received from appropriate parties. NOAA Office of Ocean Exploration and Research (OER) largerWorkCitation program eng; USA oceans biota environment -76.5 -74.75 34 36.5 ground condition 2011 2011 NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information ncei.info@noaa.gov https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/contact NCEI Contact Information Information for contacts at NCEI. information distributor https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/maps/oer-digital-atlas/mapsOE.htm information asNeeded