Oaks--carlos: . . . . Tue, Apr 4, 6:17PM PST (-0800 GMT)
Hi

Timothy - Camp: . . . . Tue, Apr 4, 6:18PM PST (-0800 GMT)
An important source of information on California shipwrecks is located at button - be sure to visit this web if you want to learn more.

Captain Mc Gillicudy, navigator for the Internet Dig: . . . . Tue, Apr 4, 6:18PM PST (-0800 GMT)
Ahoy Mateys ! Welcome aboard the Camp Internet shipwrecked ! Dig. You are going to be searching through California history, and along the bottom of the ocean floor to uncover the history and secrets of some perilous shipwrecks that left mighty ships on the Channel Islands ocean floor in years past. We will also learn about a shipwreck research team working today out in the Channel Waters. Have Fun !

Captain Mc Gillicudy, navigator for the Internet Dig: . . . . Tue, Apr 4, 6:19PM PST (-0800 GMT)
IMPORTANT – remember to always type the Dig Discovery number you are answering at the beginning of your answer, and to include your name and school name in the handle box below the answer box.

Captain Mc Gillicudy, navigator for the Internet Dig: . . . . Tue, Apr 4, 6:19PM PST (-0800 GMT)
Dig Discovery #1 - What event in 1848 changed California and created an increased demand for shipping up and down the coast and through the Channel waters ? button

Captain Mc Gillicudy, navigator for the Internet Dig: . . . . Tue, Apr 4, 6:19PM PST (-0800 GMT)
Dig Discovery #2 - Along with a sudden increase in shipping in California waters came an increase in ship disasters. How many shipwrecks are known to lie at on the floor of the ocean around the Channel Islands ? button

Captain Mc Gillicudy, navigator for the Internet Dig: . . . . Tue, Apr 4, 6:19PM PST (-0800 GMT)
Dig Discovery #3 - The Winfield Scott was shipwrecked in Channel waters. What type of ship was she ? button

Captain Mc Gillicudy, navigator for the Internet Dig: . . . . Tue, Apr 4, 6:20PM PST (-0800 GMT)
Dig Discovery #4 - What was the Winfield Scott carrying when she went down ? button

Timothy - Camp: . . . . Tue, Apr 4, 6:20PM PST (-0800 GMT)
Another valuable source of information about shipwrecks in the Santa Barbara Channel is the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum - their web is located at button -

Captain Mc Gillicudy, navigator for the Internet Dig: . . . . Tue, Apr 4, 6:20PM PST (-0800 GMT)
Dig Discovery #5 - What natural phenomenon lead to the Winfield Scott’s wreck ? And where did it happen ? button

Captain Mc Gillicudy, navigator for the Internet Dig: . . . . Tue, Apr 4, 6:20PM PST (-0800 GMT)
Dig Discovery #6 - Where did the passengers and crew spend the night of the shipwreck ? button

Captain Mc Gillicudy, navigator for the Internet Dig: . . . . Tue, Apr 4, 6:20PM PST (-0800 GMT)
Dig Discovery #7 - Richardson Rock was near a notorious shipwreck. What caused the shipwreck that gave the rock its name ? button

Oaks--carlos: . . . . Tue, Apr 4, 6:21PM PST (-0800 GMT)
Is ther any body out there

Captain Mc Gillicudy, navigator for the Internet Dig: . . . . Tue, Apr 4, 6:21PM PST (-0800 GMT)
Dig Discovery #8 - In March of 1999, a shipwreck that was thought long-lost resurfaced on what island ? What was the name of the ship ? When and where did she wreck ? button

Captain Mc Gillicudy, navigator for the Internet Dig: . . . . Tue, Apr 4, 6:21PM PST (-0800 GMT)
Dig Discovery #9 – what agency is now responsible for protecting the shipwrecks as cultural resources ? and what is that diver doing in the water ? button

Captain Mc Gillicudy, navigator for the Internet Dig: . . . . Tue, Apr 4, 6:21PM PST (-0800 GMT)
Dig Discovery #10 – Marine Sanctuary Researchers are hot on the trail of a shipwreck off San Miguel island today. What is the name of the ship they are looking for ? And how did the shipwreck survivors make it to dry land ? button

Captain Mc Gillicudy, navigator for the Internet Dig: . . . . Tue, Apr 4, 6:21PM PST (-0800 GMT)
Well my mateys, there ya are - a Shipwrecked ! Dig in its entirety. Hope you enjoy yourselves - and - let your parents Dig along with you tonight ... they'll be a might proud of yer accomplishments I'm sure. I'll be keepin' an eye on you tonight, so no foolishness now ... see how many shipwrecks you can find in the watery depths of the Channel Islands waters.

Oaks--Mrs. Markos: . . . . Tue, Apr 4, 6:23PM PST (-0800 GMT)
Hello, we're here at Oaks Science Night.

Captain Mc Gillicudy, navigator for the Internet Dig: . . . . Tue, Apr 4, 6:26PM PST (-0800 GMT)
Good Evening Mrs. Markos - we're all ready for you and yer Mateys here at the Dig - dive on in !

Oaks--Danny: . . . . Tue, Apr 4, 6:27PM PST (-0800 GMT)
hello

: . . . . Tue, Apr 4, 6:27PM PST (-0800 GMT)
Hi! Last year I went to the Islands and had so much fun!

Nancy: . . . . Tue, Apr 4, 6:28PM PST (-0800 GMT)
hello

: . . . . Tue, Apr 4, 6:28PM PST (-0800 GMT)
Hi! Last year I went to the Islands and had so much fun!

oaks--Jennie: . . . . Tue, Apr 4, 6:29PM PST (-0800 GMT)
hi

: . . . . Tue, Apr 4, 6:29PM PST (-0800 GMT)
Did you have fun.

Nancy: . . . . Tue, Apr 4, 6:29PM PST (-0800 GMT)
Science Night is an awesome experience.

oaks--Jennie: . . . . Tue, Apr 4, 6:29PM PST (-0800 GMT)
Hey! anyone want to chat

oaks--Jennie: . . . . Tue, Apr 4, 6:31PM PST (-0800 GMT)
Hey! Wuz up every on!! Were at Science night and having a BLAST!!!

Captain Mc Gillicudy, navigator for the Internet Dig: . . . . Tue, Apr 4, 6:31PM PST (-0800 GMT)
Hello Mateys - use the old SCROLL BACK box, type in 50 and get yerselves up to the beginning of this here Internet Dig if ye will pelase ...

oaks--Jennie: . . . . Tue, Apr 4, 6:32PM PST (-0800 GMT)
Hey Lindsay whats up write back if you can

oaks--Jennie: . . . . Tue, Apr 4, 6:32PM PST (-0800 GMT)
Hey Amber

Captain Mc Gillicudy, navigator for the Internet Dig: . . . . Tue, Apr 4, 6:35PM PST (-0800 GMT)
If you went out to Anacapa last year - can you tell us a little about the animals you saw on the trip ?

Oaks--Danny: . . . . Tue, Apr 4, 6:37PM PST (-0800 GMT)
#1 Gold was discovered in California

Oaks--carlos: . . . . Tue, Apr 4, 6:37PM PST (-0800 GMT)
#2 answer is 21 shipwrecks

: . . . . Tue, Apr 4, 6:40PM PST (-0800 GMT)
# answer is a side wheel paaenger steamer

Oaks--carlos: . . . . Tue, Apr 4, 6:40PM PST (-0800 GMT)
#5 The Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary is responsible for the protection and preservation

Oaks--Danny: . . . . Tue, Apr 4, 6:41PM PST (-0800 GMT)
375 passangers & a shipment of gold bullion

Oaks--Danny: . . . . Tue, Apr 4, 6:42PM PST (-0800 GMT)
#4 375 passangers & a shipment of gold bullion

oaks--jose: . . . . Tue, Apr 4, 6:45PM PST (-0800 GMT)
#7 answer is captain and crew sunk ship and passengers swam to the rock

Oaks--Danny: . . . . Tue, Apr 4, 6:48PM PST (-0800 GMT)
#6 answer is at a temporary camp

Oaks--Danny: . . . . Tue, Apr 4, 6:51PM PST (-0800 GMT)
#8 answer is a long lost shipwreck is appearing again, emerging from the shifting sands on San Miguel Island. The three masted schooner, the Comet, wrecked off the coast of San Miguel Island on Wilson Rock in 1911, and washed ashore where it was photographed at the time of the disaster, had long since disappeared under the sands of Simington Cove on San Miguel.

oaks--jose: . . . . Tue, Apr 4, 6:52PM PST (-0800 GMT)
#9 answer: The Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary is responsible for the protection and preservation of submerged remains. The diver might be taking taking pictures

Oaks--Danny: . . . . Tue, Apr 4, 7:01PM PST (-0800 GMT)
#10 answer is the Watson west ship was stranded at the west end of San Miguel island. The crew of 10 launched the lifeboat & left personal belongings behind.

oaks--Mrs. Markos: . . . . Tue, Apr 4, 7:08PM PST (-0800 GMT)
Hello Captain Mc Gillicudy. Our second session is about to end at 7:15. There are only a few students in the room right now who have been here since 6:00. They are working on their passports. The next session starts at 7:30. I will let you know if I get some more people in here. The parents and students in session one had a blast with the dig and chat.

oaks--taylor: . . . . Tue, Apr 4, 7:35PM PST (-0800 GMT)
hello from taylor

Oaks---harrison: . . . . Tue, Apr 4, 7:36PM PST (-0800 GMT)
Hello from Harrison

Oaks---harrison: . . . . Tue, Apr 4, 7:36PM PST (-0800 GMT)
Hi Taylor

oaks---chris: . . . . Tue, Apr 4, 7:37PM PST (-0800 GMT)
Hi! I'm a parent of an Oaks middle school 7th grader. I'm really excited about the camp internet program. I think this is a great learning experience for students. Keep up the wonderful work! Thanks Chris

Oaks---harrison: . . . . Tue, Apr 4, 7:37PM PST (-0800 GMT)
Is anybody ther?

Oaks--Mrs. Markos: . . . . Tue, Apr 4, 8:03PM PST (-0800 GMT)
Thanks Captain Mc Gillicudy, Timmothy, and Marcy for a great internet dig and chat. The parents and students enjoyed the sessions. I took some pictures that I will send tomorrow.

Oaks--Mrs. Markos: . . . . Tue, Apr 4, 8:04PM PST (-0800 GMT)
The Science Night has now concluded.