Archaeologist/Researcher Frederick Hanselmann 
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Meet Frederick Hanselmann, he's the archaeologist that was called when a new shipwreck was discovered in the Dominican Republic and is now working to identify what quite possibly could be the famed lost pirate ship of Captain William Kidd - and... he wears the Debaufre Triton watch. Frederick stated that he wears his Debaufre Triton in all his endeavors and travels. "The watch is perfect for what I need, a timepiece that is functional and durable that I can use in quite strenuous activities, yet looks good when I'm out of the water and teaching students or meeting with foreign government officials and dignitaries." - Fritz In a follow up email, Frederick wrote, "I love my Debaufre Triton. There are four characteristics that I look for in a watch: durability, legibility, accuracy, and style. The Debaufre Triton fulfills all four. I often find myself working in difficult environments where it is easy to bang my watch around. The watch I wear needs to be able to take a beating. The Triton does, believe me. Since I spend a good deal of time underwater, I also need to be able to read the dial quickly and easily. The numerals on the Triton’s dial can easily been seen underwater. While I am not an expert on the various mechanical movements of watches, I can say that the Triton is accurate, as the only occasion it is necessary to adjust the hour occurs when crossing time zones. In my line of work, I also attend important meetings, teach classes, and sometimes end up on t.v., so I also want a watch that I can wear with a suit. Some watches scream “scuba diver” in the style of the watch, bezel, and strap or simply because they are digital monsters. The Triton is a much more refined dive watch, evidenced in its bezel and case, the dial, and the very comfortable, scented rubber strap. I have received innumerous compliments regarding the Triton, even from others that own very high-end dive watches. The Triton performs extremely well and I highly recommend this watch to both divers and non-divers alike." - Fritz  Frederick “Fritz” Hanselmann Biography: Fritz Hanselmann is an underwater archaeologist employed as a Lecturer with the Office of Underwater Science at Indiana University and he is also a Research Associate with the Institute of Nautical Archaeology at Texas A&M University. Fritz is currently working on projects in the Dominican Republic, Panama, Florida, and California. With research varying from the shipwrecks of Columbus and the age of discovery to Captain Kidd and piracy to Gold Rush Era shipwrecks, he manages to keep himself busy. He is especially interested in maritime cultural landscapes, the protection and preservation of underwater sites, and the development of marine protected areas and underwater parks. Fritz and the IU team are currently conducting fieldwork and research on a shipwreck near the Dominican Republic that could very well be that of Captain William Kidd.  Fritz and the IU team are currently conducting fieldwork and research on a shipwreck near the Dominican Republic that could very well be that of Captain William Kidd. While archival research and historical accounts match quite well with the wreck, proper archaeological excavation and conservation is required to positively identify the wreck. In the preliminary survey, the team counted 26 cannons and various pieces of broken anchors. The site is also bordered by a beautiful coral reef. The IU team plans to develop the site as a marine protected area, for the interpretation of divers today and in the future.  Purchase your Debaufre Triton watch. |
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