The Potential of Maritime Archaeology (Shipwreck Sites) for Sustainable Marine Tourism Management and Strengthening Historical Narrations in Tidore, North Moluccas, Indonesia
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The Potential of Maritime Archaeology (Shipwreck Sites) for Sustainable Marine Tourism Management and Strengthening Historical Narrations in Tidore, North Moluccas, Indonesia
Description
The potential of shipwreck site resources in “Spice Routes,” Ternate-Tidore, reflects several historical pieces of
evidence relating to archaeological remains from the Portuguese and Spanish eras in the surrounding sea and
coastal areas. In the 1990s, a plethora of archaeological remains were salvaged. An integrated archaeological
study is an initial step to optimize the use of underwater archaeological resources in the area of interest. The
survey consisted of local coordination, expert consultation, literature study, field surveys and underwater
observations, mini excavations using water dredging, artefact samplings site measuring and documentation,
artefact desalination, and C14 carbon dating analysis for wooden materials found within the site. Moreover, the
water quality survey for marine tourism interests and Trinidad ship reconstruction is significant in supporting
500 years of circumnavigation of the earth by Ferdinand Magellan and Juan Sebastian Elcano and supporting
publication and dissemination. Based on the present study, it is observed that Soasio and Tongowai sites have
the potential to be developed as the centre of integrated marine ecotourism with maritime archaeology-based
sites. This consideration is due to plenty of historical artefacts and tourism feasibility assessments. Therefore,
local and regional regulations relating to regional spatial planning are crucial before implementing the
ecotourism project in this area.
evidence relating to archaeological remains from the Portuguese and Spanish eras in the surrounding sea and
coastal areas. In the 1990s, a plethora of archaeological remains were salvaged. An integrated archaeological
study is an initial step to optimize the use of underwater archaeological resources in the area of interest. The
survey consisted of local coordination, expert consultation, literature study, field surveys and underwater
observations, mini excavations using water dredging, artefact samplings site measuring and documentation,
artefact desalination, and C14 carbon dating analysis for wooden materials found within the site. Moreover, the
water quality survey for marine tourism interests and Trinidad ship reconstruction is significant in supporting
500 years of circumnavigation of the earth by Ferdinand Magellan and Juan Sebastian Elcano and supporting
publication and dissemination. Based on the present study, it is observed that Soasio and Tongowai sites have
the potential to be developed as the centre of integrated marine ecotourism with maritime archaeology-based
sites. This consideration is due to plenty of historical artefacts and tourism feasibility assessments. Therefore,
local and regional regulations relating to regional spatial planning are crucial before implementing the
ecotourism project in this area.
Creator
Wisnu A. Gemilang
Nia N. H. Ridwan
Guntur A. Rahmawan
Ulung J. Wisha
Publisher
The Museum of Underwater Archaeology
Date
2023
Language
English
Bibliographic Citation
Gemilang, Wisnu A., Nia N. H. Ridwan, Guntur A. Rahmawan and Ulung J. Wisha. 2023. “The Potential of Maritime Archaeology (Shipwreck Sites) for Sustainable Marine Tourism Management and Strengthening Historical Narrations in Tidore, North Moluccas, Indonesia.” Edited by Jennifer Craig, Jay Mok, T. Kurt Knoerl, and Hans van Tilburg. In Proceedings of Fifth Asia Pacific Regional Conference on Underwater Cultural Heritage: Gwangju, The Republic of Korea, November 13-18 2023. The Museum of Underwater Archaeology. URL: https://apconf.omeka.net/exhibits/show/apconfproceedings/item/1916
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Wisnu A. Gemilang et al., “The Potential of Maritime Archaeology (Shipwreck Sites) for Sustainable Marine Tourism Management and Strengthening Historical Narrations in Tidore, North Moluccas, Indonesia,” APCONF-MUCH Proceedings Recently Added Items, accessed October 24, 2026, https://apconf-much.org/proceedings/items/show/547.