The Weapon that Changed History
by Andrew Curry
Archaeology Magazine, 65:1, Jan/Feb 2012
This article features the discoveries made by RPM Nautical Foundation off the coast of western Sicily. RPM's work confirms Polybius' account of the pivotal Punic War battle fought in 241 BC between exhausted Roman and Carthinigian forces. RPM Founder, George E. Robb is an INA Director and RPM Archaeological Director, Jeff Royal who received his doctorate through Texas A&M gave an excellent presentation on this very subject at the most recent INA Board Meeting. Read Article.
The Report is in on a Veritable Timeline of Marine and Naval Heritage!
Fourteen site forms have been filed with the BC Archaeology Branch, and a comprehensive status report of the vessels comprising this impressive site on the east coast of Vancouver Island, Canada has been completed. Plans are underway for additional work in April 2012 but perhaps of greatest importance, co-operative trips between the UASBC and INA, have become a reality. View the full Status Report (PDF 6MB)
Link to Nov/Dec Issue of Archaeology Magazine
Volume 64 Number 6, November/December 2011