| | |  Americas & Beyond | January 2009 
Ancient Ship Found Buried Near Argentine River
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| | Archaeologist Marcelo Norman Waissell works over cannons of an eighteenth century Spanish galleon found in Buenos Aires, December 30, 2008. The ship, which is over 300 years old, was discovered buried at a construction site near the coast of Rio de la Plata, Buenos Aires' authorities said. (Reuters/Marcos Brindicci) | |
Buenos Aires, Argentina — Workers digging to lay the foundation of a luxury apartment complex in Argentina uncovered a Spanish ship believed to be from the 18th century.
It was found in Buenos Aires' upscale Puerto Madero neighborhood, on the banks of the Plata River. The area used to be the city's old port, but was eventually filled in and developed.
Mayor Mauricio Macri announced the ship's find at a news conference this week.
Urban archaeologist Marcelo Weissel says it probably dates back to 1750 or earlier. But he says it likely does not contain any treasure, beyond its archaeological value.
Experts will work carefully to rescue the ship so that it can be sent to a museum |
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