@article {9521,
	title = {The Use of Simulation Models to Estimate Frequency and Location of Japanese Edo Period Wrecks Along the Canadian Pacific Coast},
	journal = {Canadian Journal of Archaeology/Journal canadien d{\textquoteright}arch{\'e}ologie},
	volume = {27},
	year = {2003},
	pages = {074-094},
	abstract = {<p>Simulation models are used to estimate the frequency of Japanese Edo Period wrecks along the Canadian Pacific Coast and to suggest areas that have the greatest potential for the recovery of archaeological materials. During the Edo Period (AD 1603-1867), vessels of foreign design and traditional vessels capable of safely navigating in the open sea were destroyed to prevent contact with the outside world. Vessel designs were modified so that ships venturing into the open sea would be disabled by storms. Historical records indicate a number of Japanese vessels drifting onto the Canadian and adjacent coasts, in many cases with survivors. These records are used to set parameters for the start point of voyages, whether an attempt is made to steer the vessel, voyage duration, and time of year. The simulation uses the data contained in the U. S. Navy Marine Climatic Atlas of the World.</p>},
	author = {Richard T. Callaghan}
}
