Scuttlebutt and a Cup o’ Joe

On Location with the NHHC’s Underwater Archaeology Branch

Episode Summary

In the debut episode, host Tricia Menke goes on location with the Naval History and Heritage Command’s Underwater Archaeology Branch. The archaeologists explain the tools they use to search for and raise sunken ships and aircraft, discuss their current project, and share stories from previous projects.

Episode Notes

In the debut episode, host Tricia Menke goes on location with the Naval History and Heritage Command’s Underwater Archaeology Branch. The archaeologists explain the tools they use to search for and raise sunken ships and aircraft, discuss their current project, and share stories from previous projects.

Please note, the first seven episodes of Scuttlebutt and a Cup o’ Joe were originally recorded with a video component. The video versions can be found on the National Museum of the American Sailor’s YouTube page.

Learn more about the Underwater Archaeology Branch at www.history.navy.mil/research/underwater-archaeology.html