Mysterious wreck in Florida to be identified?

Listen to this article On a reef off the coast of Florida, an unidentified wreck has rested for more than 100 years. However, the vessel, which sank in 1911, may soon be given back its identity. All thanks to work carried out by marine archaeologists. According to researchers, the mysterious wreck is most likely a

ByTomasz Andrukajtis

Published: September 23, 2012 - 19:19

Updated: July 22, 2023 - 04:52

Mysterious wreck in Florida to be identified?

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On a reef off the coast of Florida, an unidentified wreck has rested for more than 100 years. However, the vessel, which sank in 1911, may soon be given back its identity. All thanks to work carried out by marine archaeologists.

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According to researchers, the mysterious wreck is most likely a British vessel – the steamer Hannah M. Bell. Subsequent underwater research seems to be bringing the moment of official confirmation of these revelations closer.

The archaeologists have the support of NABSD and the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary. Together they are exploring the remains of the wreck located at a depth of 8m.

Researchers are gathering information about the lost vessels in the press of the time and historical archives. By confronting the results of the underwater search with those from the archives, they will want to establish the name of the wreck by comparing structural details.

Source: xray-mag.com

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Tomasz Andrukajtis

Editor-in-chief of the DIVERS24 portal and magazine. Responsible for obtaining, translating and developing content. He also supervises all publications. Achived his first diving certification – P1 CMAS, in 2000. Has a degree in journalism and social communication. In the diving industry since 2008.