18th Century Shipwreck Accidentally Discovered – 100 Miles Off the Coast of North Carolina
Posted by Tony on July 19th, 2015
Marine scientists that had set out on an expedition to explore seepage of methane gas along the eastern coastline as well as looking for their mooring from previous visits to the area were surprised when they caught of sight something they did NOT expect…
An old, aged chain running along the bottom of the ocean about 100 miles from the coast of North Carolina and one mile from the surface.
Using submersibles and sonar, scientists were excited to discover it was attached to a boat…
A very old boat.
Several artifacts including bottles, jars, the ship’s compass and sextant have been photographed just lying on the ocean floor around the wreckage.
Located well beyond an area known as the “Graveyard of the Atlantic” researchers believe that the ship was used in trading. Research and dating will be carried out by NOAA to determine just how old the boat is and its importance, if any, to history.
Cindy Van Dover, director of the expedition:
“This is an exciting find, and a vivid reminder that even with major advances in our ability to access and explore the ocean, the deep sea holds its secrets close.”
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