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Bilge_Rat

03-16-21 03:51 PM

18th century wreck found in Savannah Harbour

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Crews were dredging the river. Instead of muck, they pulled up three cannons and a mystery

(CNN)Dredging the Savannah River is like a box of chocolates, say those who head up the task.

You never know what you're gonna find.
How about three cannons that may date to the American Revolution, an anchor and a likely piece of ship's timber?
The Army Corps of Engineers halted work in the vicinity after the late February discovery east of the Georgia city's famous River Street. Then it sent out feelers to maritime experts, historians and those who have worked on wreck sites in the river, asking for their insight into the finds.

https://www.cnn.com/2021/03/14/us/sa...rnd/index.html

According to the Royal Navy, it may be the remains of HMS Rose which was scuttled in 1779.

Jimbuna

03-17-21 07:35 AM

It will be interesting to eventually find out if it is indeed HMS Rose

Mr Quatro

03-17-21 11:19 AM

What is so great about Savannah Georgia?

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The essence of the city curves through the air like wrought iron, smoke, the oak trees that dot the city squares. It's equally sweet and sinister. Savannah is said to be one of the most haunted cities in America and you can feel stories and lives swirl around you.

https://www.google.com/search?sa=X&s...w=1707&bih=761

Aktungbby

03-17-21 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Jimbuna (Post 2736965)

It will be interesting to eventually find out if it is indeed HMS Rose

The replica, built in Nova Scotia, based on original planshttps://upload.wikimedia.org/wikiped...S_Surprise.jpg of HMS Rose was used in Master and Commander, dubbed HMS Surprise....https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikiped...se-overall.jpg

Jimbuna

03-18-21 08:44 AM

Loved that movie, one of Russell Crowe's best roles.

Aktungbby

03-18-21 12:02 PM

/\ Well, something must have certainly rubbed off...U've certainly "never failed :subsim: in fellowship"; http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/imag...uckyjack15.jpg...and U luv friggin' around!:O: :arrgh!::Kaleun_Salute:

Jeff-Groves

03-18-21 01:09 PM

I live a life of "Master and Commander"
And yes there are 'Surprises'!
:haha:

August

03-19-21 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr Quatro (Post 2737018)

What is so great about Savannah Georgia?

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The essence of the city curves through the air like wrought iron, smoke, the oak trees that dot the city squares. It's equally sweet and sinister.

I think that's actually the cloying stench of Paper Mill. I once spent the night in Savannah. A month later my suitcase still smelled of rotten eggs. :)

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