The Underwater Research Center of the Russian Geographical Society brings together people from different scientific fields – historians, archaeologists, divers, oceanographers and many others to conduct comprehensive underwater research using a complete range of tools and equipment. The purpose of the research is to study and preserve the natural, cultural and historic heritage.
Read MoreThe use of submersibles allows us to explore the underwater environment for extended periods of time under normal pressure conditions.
Read MoreArtefacts from german merchant ship sunken in 1724.
Read MoreThe Underwater archeology museum will be established at the Dock of Peter the Great in Kronstadt, Russia. It is assumed that the Museum exposition will include artefacts and remains of ship wrecks found during the expeditions held by the Underwater Research Center of the Russian Geographical Society.
Read MoreThe Underwater Research Center, RGS pursues on exploring one of the richest ships that sank in the Baltic sea, namely, sailing-screw frigate Oleg. This year our specialists have managed to reach the admiral salon where the ship church was situated. Presently, a technique is being developed to recover the artifacts to the surface from a depth of over 50 m.
Read MoreThe Underwater Research Center of the Russian Geographical Society’s sub-ice expedition to the steam screw clipper that sunk in 1869.
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