Bruno E J S Werz
Biographic Data
| ID | 5656003 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Bruno E J S Werz |
| GIVEN NAMES | Bruno E J S |
| FAMILY NAME | Werz |
| SIGNATURE | WERZ B E J S |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Cape Town |
| VERIFIED | No |
| TOTAL WORKS | 15 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 6 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 15 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 1990 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2025 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Shipwrecks of the United Dutch East India Company (VOC) in Table Bay, South Africa During the Seventeenth and Eighteenth Centuries
During the nearly two centuries of its existence from 1602 to 1799, the United Dutch East India Company (Verenigde Oost-Indische Compagnie or VOC) used hundreds of vessels for its intercontinental trade. A considerable number of these foundered along South African shores. Table Bay, near the Cape of Good Hope, saw many marine incidents mainly due to its role as a halfway station on the long and dangerous voyages. This article describes the potent…
Maritime Archaeological Research in Sub-Saharan Africa
Maritime archaeology in sub-Saharan Africa is still in its early development stage. An extensive literature survey indicated that relatively few projects of this nature have been undertaken in these parts. Even fewer warrant the adjective “scientific,” based on the dearth of peer-reviewed academic publications that have appeared to date. Based on the survey, it seems that most research is undertaken in South Africa, Kenya, and Namibia, and the em…
Recent Developments in African Offshore Prehistoric Archaeological Research, with an Emphasis on South Africa
Sub-Saharan Africa's Oldest Shipwreck
(2010). SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA'S OLDEST SHIPWRECK: HISTORICAL-ARCHAEOLOGICAL RESEARCH OF AN EARLY MODERN-ERA PORTUGUESE MERCHANTMAN ON THE NAMIBIAN COAST. The Mariner's Mirror: Vol. 96, No. 4, pp. 430-442
Survey and excavation of the main well in Cape Town Castle, South Africa
During the last few decades, Cape Town Castle has been extensively renovated. Parallel to this, a series of archaeological excavations were undertaken under the auspices of different institutions. During the course of these, it became clear that one specific site needed to be approached in a rather unorthodox way. This site, the main well situated in the centre of the previous headquarters of the Dutch East India Company at the Cape of Good Hope,…
Diving up the Human Past
The aim of this interesting study is to provide insight into some current thoughts pertaining to the field of maritime archaeology and to sketch certain developments which are in part focused on the region of South Africa and complemented with case studies on surveys and excavation of 17th century shipwrecks of the Dutch East India Company
Maritime Archaeological Project Table Bay
Shipwrecks of Robben Island, South Africa
Managing cultural heritage is difficult, even when presented with many opportunities. The management of underwater cultural heritage (UCH) expands these challenges, as issues such as mapping, monitoring, access, presentation, and ownership can become more complex. This article reviews the existing literature on theoretical research and various case studies in order to establish common themes on the management of UCH.Initially, a keyword search wa…
South African shipwrecks and salvage
Shipwrecks of Robben Island, South Africa
Organic Materials from Wet Archaeological Sites
In this article attention is devoted to methods for conserva- tion of organic materials from wet archaeological sites, with specific reference to waterlogged wood. The range of organic materials which can be expected on wet sites is discussed, and three conservation methods for wood, i.e. controlled drying, the use of sugars as a bulking material and polyethylene glycol or PEG, are described. These conservation methods have been selected as being…
Amber finds from Table Bay
Maritime Archaeology. A Technical Handbook
Jeremy Green's systematic overview of maritime archaeology offers a step-by-step description of this fast-growing field. With new information about the use of computers and Global Positioning Systems, the second edition of this handbook shows how to extract as much information as possible from a site, how to record and document the data, and how to act ethically and responsibly with the artifacts. Treating underwater archaeology as a discipline, …
A preliminary step to protect South Africa's undersea heritage
A Maritime Archaeological Project in Table Bay
Sub-Saharan Africa's Oldest Shipwreck
(2010). SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA'S OLDEST SHIPWRECK: HISTORICAL-ARCHAEOLOGICAL RESEARCH OF AN EARLY MODERN-ERA PORTUGUESE MERCHANTMAN ON THE NAMIBIAN COAST. The Mariner's Mirror: Vol. 96, No. 4, pp. 430-442
Shipwrecks of Robben Island, South Africa
A preliminary step to protect South Africa's undersea heritage
A preliminary step to protect South Africa's undersea heritage
A Maritime Archaeological Project in Table Bay
Amber finds from Table Bay
Maritime Archaeology. A Technical Handbook
Jeremy Green's systematic overview of maritime archaeology offers a step-by-step description of this fast-growing field. With new information about the use of computers and Global Positioning Systems, the second edition of this handbook shows how to extract as much information as possible from a site, how to record and document the data, and how to act ethically and responsibly with the artifacts. Treating underwater archaeology as a discipline, …
Maritime Archaeological Project Table Bay
Shipwrecks of Robben Island, South Africa
Managing cultural heritage is difficult, even when presented with many opportunities. The management of underwater cultural heritage (UCH) expands these challenges, as issues such as mapping, monitoring, access, presentation, and ownership can become more complex. This article reviews the existing literature on theoretical research and various case studies in order to establish common themes on the management of UCH.Initially, a keyword search wa…
South African shipwrecks and salvage
Shipwrecks of Robben Island, South Africa
Organic Materials from Wet Archaeological Sites
In this article attention is devoted to methods for conserva- tion of organic materials from wet archaeological sites, with specific reference to waterlogged wood. The range of organic materials which can be expected on wet sites is discussed, and three conservation methods for wood, i.e. controlled drying, the use of sugars as a bulking material and polyethylene glycol or PEG, are described. These conservation methods have been selected as being…
Diving up the Human Past
The aim of this interesting study is to provide insight into some current thoughts pertaining to the field of maritime archaeology and to sketch certain developments which are in part focused on the region of South Africa and complemented with case studies on surveys and excavation of 17th century shipwrecks of the Dutch East India Company
Survey and excavation of the main well in Cape Town Castle, South Africa
During the last few decades, Cape Town Castle has been extensively renovated. Parallel to this, a series of archaeological excavations were undertaken under the auspices of different institutions. During the course of these, it became clear that one specific site needed to be approached in a rather unorthodox way. This site, the main well situated in the centre of the previous headquarters of the Dutch East India Company at the Cape of Good Hope,…
Sub-Saharan Africa's Oldest Shipwreck
(2010). SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA'S OLDEST SHIPWRECK: HISTORICAL-ARCHAEOLOGICAL RESEARCH OF AN EARLY MODERN-ERA PORTUGUESE MERCHANTMAN ON THE NAMIBIAN COAST. The Mariner's Mirror: Vol. 96, No. 4, pp. 430-442
Recent Developments in African Offshore Prehistoric Archaeological Research, with an Emphasis on South Africa
Maritime Archaeological Research in Sub-Saharan Africa
Maritime archaeology in sub-Saharan Africa is still in its early development stage. An extensive literature survey indicated that relatively few projects of this nature have been undertaken in these parts. Even fewer warrant the adjective “scientific,” based on the dearth of peer-reviewed academic publications that have appeared to date. Based on the survey, it seems that most research is undertaken in South Africa, Kenya, and Namibia, and the em…
Shipwrecks of the United Dutch East India Company (VOC) in Table Bay, South Africa During the Seventeenth and Eighteenth Centuries
During the nearly two centuries of its existence from 1602 to 1799, the United Dutch East India Company (Verenigde Oost-Indische Compagnie or VOC) used hundreds of vessels for its intercontinental trade. A considerable number of these foundered along South African shores. Table Bay, near the Cape of Good Hope, saw many marine incidents mainly due to its role as a halfway station on the long and dangerous voyages. This article describes the potent…
Maritime and Coastal Archaeology (14 works) · Archaeology (13 works) · Geography (10 works) · History (10 works) · Computer Science (8 works) · History (8 works) · Global Maritime and Colonial Histories (7 works) · Cape (5 works) · Law, logistics, and international trade (5 works) · Historical and Cultural Archaeology Studies (4 works)