UASC Contact Information

Meetings:

UASC meets the last Wednesday of every month, at the Chicago Maritime Museum in Bridgeport, located on the northwest corner of Racine and 35th street. Park in the parking lot on the north side of the building, enter through the north door, and go downstairs to the river level.  ( Note:  during Covid meetings may be held online via zoom.  If in doubt, send any questions to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., and someone will get back to you. )

Refreshments start at 6:30, Business at 7:00, and the guest speaker from 8:00 to 9:00.

U.S. Postal Address:

P.O. Box 11752
Chicago, IL  60611

Key E-mails:

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Current Officers:

President: Scott Reimer, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Vice-President:  Bob Rushman, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Treasurer:  John Bell, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Secretary:  Claire Gadbois, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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The Underwater Archaeological Society of Chicago (UASC) is a volunteer, not-for-profit organization dedicated to the study and preservation of Illinois' shipwrecks and other underwater cultural resources.

The UASC conducts shipwreck site surveys which employ field drawings, underwater photography and videotape. Field survey work is augmented by academic historical research. The Society attempts to preserve sites by studying the effects of natural and biological forces as well as the impact of human activity on shipwrecks. It advocates responsible use of submerged cultural resources.

Membership is open to everyone. The Society presents the opportunity to meet, work together, and socialize with others who share similar avocational interests. It allows members to apply their diving or other skills to group projects that produce site maps, published surveys, technical drawings and educational programs.

The UASC shares the results of its work with the community through publications, museum exhibits and presentations to all interested public and private groups.

Through its work, the Society hopes to add to the body of archaeological data available to local historians and maritime enthusiasts of future generations. It also seeks to enhance the enjoyment and value of local sport diving.

The "Underwater Archaeological Society of Chicago" is a volunteer, not-for-profit organization dedicated to the study and preservation of Lake Michigan shipwrecks and to research topical underwater subjects of historical interest surrounding this great lake.

Disasters on the Lakes were all too common. There are probably no equal areas of commercial waterways that, if drained, would reveal as many lost vessels as would the Great Lakes. So, return with us via these web pages and links to a day when ships moved by white canvas, hemp rope and brute force, evolving to steam fueled by wood and coal, to the ships of today.

The following are just a few pages describing our activities..Enjoy your visit..!