Saturday, December 5, 2026, 3–4:30 p.m.
Boshell Lecture: The Classical Greek Shipwreck at Tektaş Burnu, Turkey
Dr. Deborah Carlson, Professor in the Nautical Archaeology Program at Texas A&M University, shares her insights about the excavation of an ancient Greek merchant ship that sank off the Aegean coast of Turkey in the 5th century B.C. Discover what underwater archaeologists have learned about the voyage, the cargo, the sailors, and life on board this ill-fated ancient ship.
This program is one of two lectures generously funded each year by the Boshell Foundation.
ASL interpretation will be provided for this program.
- 3 p.m.: Introductions
- 3:05 p.m.: Presentation
- 3:45 p.m.: Q&A Session
- 4 p.m.: Reception in the Walters Cafe
About the Speaker
Deborah Carlson is a classical archaeologist specializing in trade and seafaring in the ancient Mediterranean. She participated in terrestrial excavations at ancient sites in Italy and Greece before assisting Dr. George Bass, Founder of the Institute of Nautical Archaeology (INA), with the excavation of a Classical Greek merchant ship wrecked off the Aegean coast of Turkey at Tektaş Burnu. Dr. Carlson directed INA’s excavation of the Kızılburun ship. She is a Professor and Coordinator of the Nautical Archaeology Program at Texas A&M University, where she teaches courses in Greek and Roman archaeology and ancient seafaring. She has served as President of INA since 2011.
