George Bass (archaeologist)

George Fletcher Bass (/bæs/; December 9, 1932 – March 2, 2021) was an American archaeologist. He co-directed the first expedition to entirely excavate an ancient shipwreck at Cape Gelidonya in 1960. He founded the Institute of Nautical Archaeology in 1972.

George Bass
Born(1932-12-09)December 9, 1932
DiedMarch 2, 2021(2021-03-02) (aged 88)
Alma mater
Scientific career
Fieldsunderwater archaeology
InstitutionsTexas A&M University

Bass died on March 2, 2021 in College Station, Texas, aged 88.[1][2][3]

References

  1. "Remembering George F. Bass". Institute of Nautical Archaeology. Archived from the original on March 3, 2021. Retrieved March 3, 2021.
  2. "George Bass Obituary". The Bryan-College Station Eagle. March 4, 2021. Retrieved March 4, 2021.
  3. "Underwater archaeology pioneer George Bass dies at 88". National Geographic. March 5, 2021. https://www.nationalgeographic.com/culture/article/underwater-archaeology-pioneer-george-bass-dies-at-88. Retrieved March 5, 2021.