Shipwreck uncovered in the Bristol Channel.

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Shipwreck uncovered in the Bristol Channel.

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This is rather interesting, I think. :)

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-bristol-40751767

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Seems remarkably intact :-O

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DaveB wrote:
28 Jul 2017, 18:28
Seems remarkably intact :-O
My thoughts exactly. :agree: When I saw the first image I thought the ship sank maybe in the 1940's.

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Yes, it does look intact for its age. I wonder if being buried in the sand all these years has protected it in some way. It'd be nice if they could get some photos before it's covered up again.

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That would be cool :thumbsup:

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A bit more about it from the Daily Telegraph:

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2017/07 ... ime-sonar/

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