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![]() The shipwreck was discovered in 1997 by archaeologists from Southern Oceans Archaeological Research, Inc. (SOAR), after conducting extensive archival research and a magnetometer survey. Excavations were conducted between 1998 and 2000 first by SOAR and subsequently by the Lighthouse Archaeological Maritime Program (LAMP), the research arm of the St. Augustine Lighthouse and Museum. A variety of artifacts reflecting the Industry's cargo of munitions and tools were uncovered and recorded, including eight cast-iron cannon, an iron swivel gun, crates of iron shot, three iron mooring anchors, three millstones, and boxes of tools such as axes, shovel blades, knives, trowels, files, and handsaws. Many of these finds, including one of the cannons, were recovered, conserved, and are currently on display at the St. Augustine Lighthouse and Museum. LAMP archaeologists continue to monitor the Industry wreck and are planning on renewing investigations at the site in the near future. Past and future seasons of archaeological investigation of the Industry promise to continually improve our understanding of this brief but important period in the history of our nation's oldest port city. Chuck Meide, Director, LAMP |
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© T Kurt Knoerl 2003 All rights reserved. |
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