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The B-29 Superfortress was one of the first high-altitude heavy bombers and was reported to have carried equipment specifically designed for what was once a top-secret mission of atmospheric research.Because there are few examples of the B-29 left in existence this aircraft is a very significant cultural resource.
Funding and logistical support for this remarkable dive site was provided by the National Park Service, the Southern Nevada Public Lands Management Act, Overton Beach Marina, Inc., and the Southern Nevada Scuba Retailers Association.See attached timeline for additional background information.
The National Park Service has worked with its Submerged Resource Center since 2003 to do a full condition assessment, site documentation, additional inventory work and analysis (including corrosion studies) on the plane in its current setting. Established in 1980, the Center was the first underwater archaeology team in the federal government. They have conducted surveys in more than 120 units throughout the National Park System using minimum impact techniques to collect data without harming underwater resources. The NPS Submerged Resources Center has been featured for its work on the B-29 in Smithsonian magazine and Public Television as well as on the Discovery and History channels.
Source: U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service
