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A Rare Case of 'Control' in Archaeology: Riverbank Exploration and Comparative Analysis on the Blackwater River
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A Rare Case of 'Control' in Archaeology: Riverbank Exploration and Comparative Analysis on the Blackwater River

Arik Scapellato
University of West Florida Libraries
Master of Arts (MA), University of West Florida
2026

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Coastal Littoral Maritime Nautical Riverine Survey Scandinavian studies
The Blackwater River in Santa Rosa County, Florida, has played a significant role in the lives of those close to it since the 1800s. The brick, lumber, and shipbuilding industries of the nearby port of Pensacola allowed major companies, families, and towns to grow exponentially around the river for nearly a century. Over another century later, these roots are a revered part of the local community's history and a popular topic of interest to academics. But while the shipwrecks of the river and the complexes which once lined its shores have been thoroughly explored, less attention has been paid to littoral the area in between, and the possible wealth of information that lies there. In this thesis, I use a comparative analysis approach on remote sensing data gathered from known sites to identify other littoral sites of interest along the Blackwater River. Specifically, sites were captured through magnetic, sonar, and aerial photographic data. Aside from contributing to a more clear picture of the Blackwater Industrial complex, this tests an experimental approach that may be applicable and useful for thousands of other riverine and coastal communities.
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