A proposal for the musealization of the steamer Bahia's shipwreck as a way of preservation and maritime identity of wreck-sites in Pernambuco, Brazil

Authors

  • Ana Paula Barradas Maranhão Discente de Doutorado no Programa de Pós-Graduação em Arqueologia da Universidade Federal de Pernambuco. Identificador ORCID: 0000-0001-5084-2239.
  • Ba Discente de Mestrado no Programa de Pós-Graduação em Arqueologia da Universidade Federal de Pernambuco. Identificador ORCID:0000-0002-3599-1217.
  • Ismael de Freitas Paiva Mestre em Arqueologia pelo Programa de Pós-graduação em Arqueologia da Universidade Federal de Pernambuco. Identificador ORCID: 0000-0002-5879-3109
  • Carlos Celestino Rios e Souza Professor do Departamento de Arqueologia da Universidade Federal de Pernambuco. Identificador ORCID: 0000-0001-5207-9417.

Keywords:

Steamer Bahia, Musealization, Preservation, Maritime identity

Abstract

This article aims to support and propose the route of archaeological tourism of steamer Bahia, using a methodology based on museology, with an emphasis on archeology, history and tourist attractions, prioritizing the naval architecture of the shipwreck. Therefore, it is intended to propose a method that can be used by the tourism sector in Pernambuco, to allow the wreck to fulfill its role as an underwater cultural heritage and be associated with a form of entertainment in the State of Pernambuco. 

Published

2022-06-08