Unveiling the Mysteries of Shipwrecks: FP King Discovery with Brendan Baillod

In this episode of The Deadfoot Diver Podcast, host Curt welcomes Brendan Baillod, President of the Wisconsin Underwater Archaeological Association (WUAA), to discuss underwater archaeology, shipwreck discoveries, and diving with disabilities. Brendan shares his 25-year journey with WUAA, details the exciting discovery of the shipwreck FP King, and provides insights into the preservation and documentation of underwater sites. The episode delves into the historical significance of various shipwrecks in the Great Lakes, the challenges of wreck hunting, the procedures for artifact conservation, and the ethos of preserving maritime history. 00:00 Introduction to The Deadfoot Diver Podcast 00:44 Meet Brendan Baillod: President of the Wisconsin Underwater Archeological Association 02:48 Discovering the FP King: A New Shipwreck 04:45 The Search for the Ghost Ship 07:30 Public Involvement in Shipwreck Discoveries 15:19 Challenges in Shipwreck Preservation 20:34 Legal Aspects and Ownership of Shipwrecks 30:23 The Importance of Artifact Conservation 38:26 Conclusion and Final Thoughts 📢 Check out these great resources: Wisconsin Underwater Archeological Association https://wuaa.org/ Brendan Baillod https://www.baillod.com/shipwreck/about.html 🔗 My Channel: https:/youtube.com/@Deadfootdiver 🔗 Support Me : https://buymeacoffee.com/deadfootdiver The Scuba Gym Orlando : https://www.thescubagym.com Scuba Gym Australia : https://thescubagym.com.au/ Diveheart: https://diveheart.org Other Ways to Listen to The DeadfootDiver Spotify: Deadfoot Diver Podcast | Podcast on Spotify Amazon: Deadfoot Diver Podcast on Amazon Music Iheart Radio Deadfoot Diver Podcast | iHeart Player FM: Player FM - Internet Radio