The students arriving had a chance to look at the artefacts on display

All stand for the National Anthem

The Director Genaro Rodriguez Martinez gives the conference opening address  

Professor Flavia Disla discussing the importance of the preservation Dominican culture

The conference underway

The panels of professors

Dr Spooner starting his lecture with immeadiate Spanish translations

Dr Spooner explaining the importance of conservation, with an example of a Culman officers sword, looted and broken by fishermen and conserved excellently by ONPCS

Dr Spooner explaining the importance of scientific research and publication of the findings

The French faienceware diagnostic bowl which set the date of The Tile Wreck sinking to between 1720-23

French faienceware plate design of a cherub illustrating the importance of the Catholic Church in the 1700's

French faienceware design of an eight legged bumblebee

Dr Spooner answering questions from the floor

The Director making his closing address