History. Evidence. Exploration.
Modern guerrilla
archaeology
Following the historical record into the field. Independent research, lost stories, and the search for what remains.
Research & expeditions
The investigationsBradstreet’s
Disaster
Tracing the 1764 expedition and the evidence left along Lake Erie’s shore.
Explore the research 02 / SHIPWRECKThe Wreck of the
Paddy Murphy
Investigating the wreck, its history, and the story beneath the surface.
Explore the research 03 / BATTLEFIELDBattle of
Lake Erie
From the accounts of 1813 to the search for physical evidence on the lakebed.
Explore the researchFrom the field
Research & trip notesBattle of Lake Erie — the search
The investigation connects historical accounts of the 1813 battle with a search for surviving evidence on the lakebed. The focus: reconstructing the action and identifying areas for closer examination.
Research approach. Compare historical accounts, define survey areas, and use side-scan sonar to investigate the lakebed. Potential targets require further examination before identification.
Field notes. Survey observations and findings will be added as the research develops.
“Great deeds are usually wrought at great risks.”