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Final Fragment of the Cannon from the Battle of Valcour Bay Found and Retrieved by NAP Archaeologists

During the Battle of Valcour Bay in 1776, one of the cannons on the Gunboat New York exploded, killing one sailor and injuring at least one other. Most of the cannon was found by Edward Scollon almost 30 years ago but…
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NAP 50th Birthday

NAP 50th Birthday On May 15-17, 2026, "Nauties" celebrated the 50th year of the Nautical Archaeology Program (1976-2026). More than 100 former students and faculty from the last five decades of NAP convened in College Station. In addition to celebrating…
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In Memoriam: Gregory Cook (1966-2026)
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Shipwreck Weekend 2026

Shipwreck Weekend

Shipwreck Weekend is an annual open house hosted by the Nautical Archaeology Program (NAP) during the spring semester (sometimes during Texas A&M’s Family Weekend in April). It is a student-run event in which all NAP laboratories are open to the public.

Shipwreck Weekend 2026 is on April 11, 2026 with guest speaker Jennifer Jones from the Smithsonian.

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