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NewsWUSF (NPR Tampa Bay) — Arts & CultureAugust 29, 2026Hillsborough

Two Pensacola archaeologists join expedition to locate Amelia Earhart's aircraft

Two maritime archaeologists from Pensacola will participate in the Taraia Object Expedition this fall to search for Amelia Earhart's missing plane. The project involves collaboration between the Archaeological Legacy Institute, the Navy, and the Coast Guard.

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Why It Matters

This expedition represents a new attempt to locate a significant historical artifact using specialized maritime archaeological expertise and military coordination.

Key Facts

  • Two maritime archaeologists from Pensacola are participating in the Taraia Object Expedition.
  • The expedition is scheduled to take place this fall.
  • The primary objective of the expedition is to locate Amelia Earhart's lost plane.
  • Dr. Richard Pettigrew of the Archaeological Legacy Institute is the project leader.
  • The project involves collaboration with Navy and Coast Guard military personnel and veterans.

Who's Mentioned

organizationPurdue University“Primary sponsor of the expedition”personWill Wilson“Pensacola-based archaeologist and team member”personMichael Krivor“Pensacola-based archaeologist and team member”other10“Model of the Electra aircraft”personAmelia Earhart“Subject of the search expedition”personRichard Pettigrew“Executive director of the Archaeological Legacy Institute and expedition leader”organizationNavy“Collaborating military branch.”organizationRECON Offshore“Pensacola archaeological firm providing team members”organizationArchaeological Legacy Institute“Organization leading the expedition.”other16“Number of team members”locationPensacola“Home base of the participating archaeologists.”locationNikumaroro“Island where the search is focused”organizationCoast Guard“Collaborating military branch.”