George Bass (archaeologist)

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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

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.

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

References[change | change source]

  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. Retrieved March 5, 2021.