This is kinda cool: 200 year old ship dug up at future WTC site

[pinkoos]

I love archaeology!

http://cityroom.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/0...r-site/?hp

[Mini 9]

more delays, then?

[cbelt3]

"Perhaps the most puzzling and intriguing find was a semicircular metal collar, several feet across, apparently supported on a brick base, built into the hull. Perhaps it was some sort of an oven or steam contraption."

Nautical precursor to the infamous street vendor carts.

[mrbigstuff]

interesting take that the vessel was used (most likely, as they say) as landfill to extend the shoreline. most of what we find in our backyards and in these sites tends to be the detritus of the past.

[OWC Jamie]

mrbigstuff wrote:
interesting take that the vessel was used (most likely, as they say) as landfill to extend the shoreline. most of what we find in our backyards and in these sites tends to be the detritus of the past.

used as landfill could mean at one time it washed up on shore - it sure isn't Noah's Ark :-)

Try digging a hole in Rome.

[M A V I C]

cocoon of ooze

I love it when they get all scientific on us.

[CJsNvrUrly]

Fascinating! Thanks for sharing.

[Lux Interior]

billb wrote:
Try digging a hole in Rome.

Sure, if you want to find modern stuff.

For old stuff, try Athens.