Diver surveying A.J. Rogers ShipwreckWelcome to our new home (website) - which is constantly being updated so check back often!
It's taken a long time to develop a site that would appeal to
everyone and we think you'll enjoy our new look. Please take
a few minutes and check out the links below along with the Kid's Corner!
- Dive/Snorkle brochure
- GTBUP online store!
- Youtube movies of shipwreck scans.
- Go to our fundable online fundraiser.
- Buy at Buy for Charity where proceeds from every sale go to the GTBUP. Be sure to select the Grand Traverse Bay Underwater Preserve Charity.
- GTBUP Web Blog
Underwater Archaeology in Grand Traverse BayClasses forming NOW!
Welcome to the (proposed) Grand Traverse Bay Underwater Preserve! Did you know that we are the only proposed preserve that was founded on the principles of a detailed archaeological survey?
View the complete list of historical shipwrecks documented to 9/2006, view the map & read the Summary of Underwater Cultural Heritage. Please take a moment and look through our new and improved website!
Nautical Archaeology
This is the entry-level course to the Nautical Archaeology Society Training Program and is aimed at introducing nautical archaeology to divers and non-divers... Go here for more information.
Divers studying "Metropolis" ShipwreckThis Underwater Archaeology class will be offered with field study program, Low cost student housing is available for out-of-town participants. You do NOT have to be a scuba diver to participate in the class. This is the only class of this kind in the Great Lakes area. Sign up now for this unique and exciting way to study our maritime heritage!
Check out this link and the NMC Underwater Archaeology Course Flyer
We're always looking for divers to mark shipwrecks.If you are interested in helping us and not sure how, please e-mail us and let us know what you're hobbies are and what you would like to do for the underwater preserve. We're looking for writers (a flair for history), someone who can update brochures, posters and such. Events coordinator and assistants, someone to help put together events and special functions. You don't have to be a scuba diver, just someone who has an interest in the underwater preserve and its vast historical resource. Please e-mail us!
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