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Archaeological sonar survey, Helike (Aigion, Greece) - 1970
Major collection: Science & Technology
Named collection: Harold E. Edgerton Collection
Object type: color slide
Maker: Edgerton, Harold Eugene
Place made: United States
Date made: 1970-04
Materials: 35mm film; cardboard
Site location: Aigion, Greece
Measurements: 2" x 2"
HEE-SC-07408
Named collection: Harold E. Edgerton Collection
Object type: color slide
Maker: Edgerton, Harold Eugene
Place made: United States
Date made: 1970-04
Materials: 35mm film; cardboard
Site location: Aigion, Greece
Measurements: 2" x 2"
The coastline near Aigion in Greece, 1970; seen from Peter Throckmorton's sailing boat STORMIE SEAS, during a sonar surveying expedition to search for the lost ancient city of Helike. (CC)
HEE-SC-07408