Wesley Hale

Background

About Wesley Hale

Experienced and trained historian and archaeologist, specializing in maritime history and archaeology and meets the Secretary of Interior Professional Qualification Standards for Archaeology and History. Received a Master’s of Arts in Maritime Archaeology and History from the University of Rhode Island. While at the university, he worked as a Graduate Teaching Assistant where he prepared lectures and taught students’ historical methods and report writing. He also participated in a professional archaeology field school conducting surveys of known shipwreck locations, dredge operations, and cataloging assemblages. Additional professional experience includes land-based and maritime fieldwork for the National Park Service (NPS) in which he led HAER investigations of six historic naval vessels. Is a trained scientific diver and maritime archaeologist with experience with Section 106 and 110 of the NHPA, 36 CFR Part 79 Collections Management, historical research, maritime and land-based fieldwork, and monitoring.