A small portion of articulated hull structure, approximately 31 feet (9.45 meters) in length and around 9 feet (2.75 meters), has survived the elements, much of which was brought up in the spring of 2000. This comparatively small section of ship's structure was made up of numerous fragments of frame components and bottom planking with associated sacrificial planking or sheathing. Unfortunately no sign of either the keel or keelson has been revealed to date. Additionally, it is difficult to determine exactly where on the original ship the surviving hull structure fit. The only diagnostic feature in this regard is the presence of sacrificial sheathing that at least indicates a position below the waterline.

 

 

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