Diving into History: Exploring the Excavation of a Shipwreck
The Huntsville Item 4 hrs ago How did a 17th century French shipwreck become one of the most significant stories in early Texas history? When an explorer set sail for the Mississippi River in 1684 on Ship La Belle, his plan was to claim new territory for France. The ship instead sailed into Matagorda Bay, only to eventually sink. 300 years later the shipâs resting place was discovered, instigating an extraordinary excavation and preservation effort. Exploring a riveting tale of nautical adventure, La Salleâs shipwreck will be the topic of discussion on May 6 at 6:30 pm when the Frie...
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