In early October 2018, as the Hurricane Michael unleashed its wrath on the Florida Panhandle, it unearthed a rare piece of history: the wreckage of not just one — but possibly two — 19th-century ships.
Stunning discovery: World’s Oldest Intact’ Wreck
Sarah Revell, communications director at the Florida Department of State said, “The remaining part of the ships, located on Dog Island in Franklin County, is extremely well documented and are well-understood”.
These vessels have been mostly stationary since they were wrecked by Hurricane Carrabelle in 1899, she added, noting “some parts of the site have become exposed to vagaries of nature from time to time.”
A rare piece of history
Andrew Smith, a longtime Dog Island resident who witnessed the wreckage said, “This is the most he’s ever seen the ancient ship uncovered”.
The Carrabelle Boat Club wrote on Facebook about the Dog Island “history revealed” by the storm, posting Smith’s photos, which have since been shared more than 3,000 times.
According to the Florida Memory Program, “After Carrabelle hit the island, damage estimates reached $1 million dollars, including nearly 60 vessels beached or completely destroyed. At least seven people died after the hurricane hit nearly 120 years ago”.
Remains to be untouched for now
Ms.Revell said, “There are no immediate plans to revisit the site, as these wrecks have been mapped and investigated scientifically multiple times in the past. We may visit the site in the near future with some of our partners if it has not been covered up by sand again”.
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Source: Fox News
