Shipwrecks possibly connected to Spanish ship attacked in 18th century discovered by ECU students on NC coast

Students discover 18th century shipwreck on North Carolina coast

WINNABOW, N.C. (WNCN) — A team of archaeologists with East Carolina University recently made a historic discovery off the North Carolina coastline, uncovering the remains of four shipwrecks dating back to the 18th century. The archeology group, which is a part of the ECU program in maritime studies, foraged the shoreline near the Brunswick Town/Fort Anderson State Historic Site in Brunswick County in May and June. During their excavation, the te…

Shipwrecks possibly connected to Spanish ship attacked in 18th century discovered by ECU students on NC coast

WINNABOW, N.C. (WNCN) — A team of archaeologists with East Carolina University recently made a historic discovery off the North Carolina coastline, uncovering the remains of four shipwrecks dating back to the 18th century. The archeology group, which is a part of the ECU program in maritime studies, foraged the shoreline near the Brunswick Town/Fort Anderson State Historic Site in Brunswick County in May and June. During their excavation, the te…