Stories of planks, cannons and propellers Lecture by Dr. Jens Auer at the OZEANEUM
In his lecture, marine archaeologist Dr. Jens Auer will give an insight into the methods of underwater archaeology and an overview of the rich underwater cultural heritage of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. The focus is on current sites in various parts of the Baltic Sea, each of which is linked to the history of the state in a special way. Among them is the so-called Great Ship of Wismar, a particularly well-preserved medieval ship find from the port of Wismar, which is unique in Northern Europe.
After studying archaeology in Greifswald, Dr. Jens Auer worked as an archaeologist and professional diver in Germany. From 2003 he led commercial marine archaeology projects in the UK before moving to Denmark in 2007. He was involved in the establishment of the Master's program in Marine Archaeology at the University of Southern Denmark, where he taught as an associate professor. Auer is currently employed as a marine archaeologist at the State Authority for Culture and Monuments in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. In this role, he is responsible for the management of submerged cultural heritage in inland waters and the Baltic Sea, as well as the conservation of waterlogged material. In addition to implementing measures to protect and manage underwater cultural heritage in the rapidly growing offshore industry, his research interests include the development of efficient 3D recording methods in marine archaeology and the study of medieval and post-medieval shipbuilding. Auer teaches bachelor and master students in marine archaeology at the University of Rostock.
Lecture on January 28, 2026
Start: 7 pm
Admission: 6:30 pm
OZEANEUM: Multipurpose room in the conference center
Admission free. Donations are requested.
