Spectrum is proud to be working in partnership with the Centre for Maritime Archaeology at the University of Southampton and the Buckler’s Hard Shipyard Trust on a groundbreaking archaeological and geophysical survey of Buckler’s Hard, one of the most historically significant naval shipyards in the UK.
Located on the Beaulieu River in the New Forest, Buckler’s Hard is renowned for building many of the Royal Navy’s 18th-century ships of the line, including several that fought at the Battle of Trafalgar alongside HMS Victory. Some were even said to be favourites of Admiral Lord Nelson.
This project marks the first time the site has been mapped using high-resolution remote sensing technologies in parallel with live archaeological excavations. By deploying a combination of multibeam sonar, high-resolution UAV LiDAR, and Spectrum’s proprietary AeroMAG® Unmanned Aerial Magnetometer System, we are contributing to the creation of a unified, high-resolution 3D reconstruction of the historic shipyard and its surrounding environment.
This initiative not only advances understanding of Buckler’s Hard’s archaeological and historical significance but also highlights a rare and valuable collaboration between academia and the offshore industry.
It also showcases the breadth of Spectrum’s expertise — spanning from commercial offshore and infrastructure surveys to scientific research in maritime archaeology and geotechnical innovation. We’re proud to be at the forefront of applying industry-leading technology to help reveal and preserve the UK’s maritime heritage.
Read more about the slipway’s uncovering in the BBC article: https://lnkd.in/d_3NUfK3