CNN Report: http://www.cnn.com/2010/US/06/05/oldest.shipwreck/index.html
In 2008, a Corolla homeowner discovered and reported the possibility of a wreck in 2008. Coastal storms washed up a lot more of the wreck in 2009, and beach comers started finding coins from the early 1600’s washing up. At this point, investigators began the process of recovering, identifying, and trying to determine the origins of the ship.
Former ECU student Dan Brown, who conducted thesis research on the wreck, believes that the wreck is a 28 gun British naval vessel named the “HMS John” which went down in 1652. Thus ship, qualifies as the oldest shipwreck ever found on the OBX coast, is currently exhibited on a concrete pad behind the Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum.
Objectives: collect photos of the shipwreck remains for up to date assessment. Take measurements of the perimeter of the wreck site for future construction of photogrammetry equipment. Take general reports of any changes to structure since last report (Dan Brown’s Thesis-2013).
- Ship dimensions
- Largest Width is 17.6 Feet
- Tallest Height is 4.7 Feet
- Cement slab is 30 by 30 Feet
- Support frame (holding timbers up from cement slab) 10 by 30 feet
- Model
- Recommend a minimum of 25 by 35 Feet for frame base. Recommend height of model 10 to 15 Feet.
Observations:
- Termite damage noted o some of the timbers
- All timbers have some level of degradation (bleached, rotting, burnt marks, rust stains).
- Rust stains located in streak along the center of the timbers.
- Several other planks, timbers located near or on the Corolla timbers-unknown if associated with Corolla.
Photos for Condition Assessment:
- Poor condition
