Cost: check2027
Maritime Archaeology expedition, Salt Cay
With approximately 60 inhabitants on 2.6 square miles, Salt Cay is the least populated of the main inhabited islands in the Turks & Caicos Islands. Tourists often bypass the island in favor of Grand Turk or Providenciales. In the colonial period, however, the island played an important role in Atlantic World trade networks. Bermudians sailed their ships over 800 miles every year to visit Salt Cay for its salt. Historically, salt was considered “white gold” because in the absence of refrigeration
| Country | Turks and Caicos |
|---|---|
| Region | 8Qjv+Wc Balfour Town, Turks And Caicos Islands |
| Period | Colonial period, 17th-19th centuries |
| Dates / season | June 25 - July 9, 2027, (9 open spots) |
| Status | Listed on AFOB |
| Type | Field School |
| Application deadline | June 20, 2027 |
| Cost | Unknown, ask the project |
| Minimum age | 18 |
| Academic credit | Unknown, ask the project |
| Accommodation | On Salt Cay, accommodation (shared, private room on request) will be at two houses close to the dive shop, one of which is across from the beach. We will have a fully equipped kitchen, living area, porch with sea view, wifi, tv, and reverse osmosis faucets. |
| Last checked | 2026-10-16 |
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