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A long wooden object unearthed by severe beach erosion from two hurricanes seems to be a ship dating from the 1800s that's been buried beneath the sand for up to two centuries.
Severe beach erosion from two late-season hurricanes has helped uncover what appears to be a wooden ship dating from the 1800s on Florida's East Coast.
Archaeologists could determine from excavation efforts and site study Monday and Tuesday that the object, unearthed after Nicole, is a shipwreck.
The wooden structure is between 80 and 100 feet long and was found in front of homes that collapsed on Daytona Beach Shores last month from Hurricane Nicole.
Severe beach erosion from two late-season hurricanes has helped uncover what appears to be a wooden ship dating from the 1800s which had been buried under the sand.