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John McCarthy

 https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7449-9508
20142025

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Research Expertise

John has worked in commercial and academic archaeology for 15 years and is a scientific diver and expert on digital 3D techniques for maritime archaeology. He has published widely on research in Scotland, the Netherlands, Israel and Western Australia. His doctoral thesis focussed on investigation of new avenues of research made possible by digital surveys of shipwrecks, includng the creation of digital 3D libraries for historic vessels, and on new modes of research dissemination and engagement, includng virtual dive experiences.

Completed Supervisions

Principal Supervisions:
  • Maritime Archaeology (1)

Education/Academic qualification

Master of Arts, MPhil, Queen's University Belfast

1 Dec 2005 → 1 Dec 2007

Award Date: 13 Dec 2007

Bachelor (Honours), History, Trinity College, Dublin

1 Sept 2000 → 1 Dec 2004

Award Date: 16 Dec 2004

Supervision

  • Registered

Supervisory Interests

  • Maritime archaeology
  • Digital storytelling
  • Post-medieval seafaring

Keywords

  • CC Archaeology

Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals

In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):

  1. SDG 4 - Quality Education
    SDG 4 Quality Education
  2. SDG 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth
    SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth
  3. SDG 11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities
    SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities
  4. SDG 13 - Climate Action
    SDG 13 Climate Action
  5. SDG 14 - Life Below Water
    SDG 14 Life Below Water
  6. SDG 15 - Life on Land
    SDG 15 Life on Land
  7. SDG 16 - Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
    SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

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  • LP21: Mobilising Dutch East India Company collections for new global stories

    Paterson, A. (Chief Investigator (Project Lead)), Broomhall, S. (Chief Investigator), van Duivenvoorde, W. (Chief Investigator (Flinders Lead)), Konishi, S. (Chief Investigator), Green, J. (Chief Investigator), Witcomb, A. (Chief Investigator), Franklin, D. (Chief Investigator), Quigley, K. (Chief Investigator), Flannery, K. (Chief Investigator), Suvorova, A. (Chief Investigator), Wattel, A. (Chief Investigator), Woods, A. (Associate Investigator), Van Gent, J. (Associate Investigator), Uhlmann, P. (Chief Investigator), Burrows, T. (Associate Investigator), Jeurgens, C. (Chief Investigator), Krause-Kyora, B. (Associate Investigator), Linaa, J. (Associate Investigator), Persak, E. (Associate Investigator), Belcher, C. (Associate Investigator), Souter, C. (Associate Investigator), Anderson, R. (Associate Investigator), Shefi, D. (Associate Investigator), Hunter, J. (Associate Investigator), Rostek-Robak, A. (Associate Investigator), Patton, M. (Associate Investigator), Boshoff, J. (Associate Investigator), Hocker, F. (Associate Investigator), Forssberg, A. M. (Associate Investigator), Manders, M. (Associate Investigator), Hill, J. (Associate Investigator), Jansen, L. (Associate Investigator), Davidowitz, T. (Associate Investigator), ter Brugge, J. (Associate Investigator), Ewing, A. (Associate Investigator) & McCarthy, J. (Chief Investigator)

    Cultural Heritage Agency of the Netherlands, Kingdom of the Netherlands Embassy

    1/06/23 → 1/06/27

    Project: Research

  • Research into the condition of the I-124 submarine wreck, Darwin Harbour

    McCarthy, J. (Chief Investigator (Project Lead))

    29/05/24 → 30/06/24

    Project: Research