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18th-cent preserved By JIM NEWMAN Science writer A USC archaeologist is studying the remains of a ship called Brown's Ferry Vessel, which was discovered in 1976. Found in a portion of the Black River that runs through Georgetown County in South Carolina, the ship may date back to 1740. The ship is being analyzed by Curtiss Peterson, a member of both the South Carolina Institute of Archaeology and Anthropology and USC's Depart A -f A ? a! 1 ft- - uieiu ui /Mimropoiogy. ne is involved in preserving the vessel until ii can be transported to a museum for display. Brown's Ferry Vessel is believed to have been used for transporting cargo. Peterson said its final cargo of 25 tons of bricks may have been what caused the boat to sink. Many of these bricks were found during the boat's excavation. "In my opinion these bricks came from a plantation brickyard probably bound for the growing cities of Charleston and Gpnroetnwn " P<?tpr?on cniH He said the ship evidently had been in service for some time before it sank. Numerous patchmarks on the hull were clearly seen and the replacement of planks had apparently been necessary during the time it was in service. The ship was discovered by accident. Portions of it could be seen through the sand and it wasn't long before archaeologists arrived at the site. It is believed that it transported cargo up and down the coast Helo H save a life. TO I Hcl| <Art! A PuD'iC Sl'?iCI O' Th?$ N SPRING BREAK 1. Where have you gone for Spring Break in tho past? (circle numbers that apply) PAST Never went before C U.S. SUN BELT Deytons 1 Fort Lauderdale 2 Other (epecify) 3 U.S. SNOW BELT Rocklee 4 Northeeet t Other (epecify) ( Caribbean 1 Europe ( Other (epecify) I 3. About how much do you lodging, transportation, tc.J'J 4. When you plan a Spring Br you say each of tho followir making? (Circla one number Vary Import A. Naarby location 1 B. Distant location 1 C. Warm cllmata 1 D. Good akiinci 1 E. Relaxation 1 F. Excitement 1 Q. Deluxe lodging 1 H. Low-coat lodging 1 I. Party atmoephere 1 J. Quiet atmoephere 1 K. Being with friende 1 L. Being one of the few there from school 1 M. Other (epecify:) 1 5a. RtgirdltM of your plans, the generally-racognizad 8pr destinations would you say it place to visit? 5b. And which of these desti is the worst place to visit? Year in School: Freshman 1 Sophomo Senior 4 Ago: Male Send completed surveys to. Sprli Box Canr or Brin Results will be printed in The Qa ury ship I at USC from Virginia to Florida. "A good deal of the vessel, including the main structure and most of the frames, was togeiner," Peterson said. But, the ship would not have been in such good condition had it not been immersed again in water following its excavation. After being covered by water for so long, any long-term exposure to the air would have caused it to disintegrate, Peterson said. Because of this, he said, the ship was kept in various storage areas for a time and was eventually moved to a storage tank at USC where it has been submerged in a chemical solution that will preserve it. Peterson said the wood had deteriorated to between 100 and 200 percent water by weight. This happened because that water soaked into the wood before it decayed. "The chemical (polyethylene glycol) goes into the wood and diffuses into it physically, taking the place of the water," he said, adding that the ship will have to be "cured" after it is taken out of the solution to prevent warping. This process has been taking place since June 1984 and is expected to continue until 1987 when it will be taken back to Georgetown. Once the process is complete, the ship will then be exposed to air without fear of decay. The Brown's Ferry Vessel is the oldest North American-built ship found. Peterson said the ship has construction traits, which are in modern day ships built in North Carolina and northern Georgia. p ess Donate Blood# ?P?C*' A lh# A<Jv#?l.?.ng C<fe"Oi SURVEY 2. Whtra do you plan to go for Spring Break this yaar? (circlo on? number) THIS YEAR'S PLAN I No plans 0 U.S. SUN BELT I Daytona 1 ! Fort Laudordalo 2 I Othor (apocify) 3 U.S. 8NOW BELT I Rockioa 4 > North?t S I Othor (epocify) 6 r Caribbean 7 ! Europo 8 > Other (specify) 9 plan to spand (a.g., for food, $ oak trip, how important would ig factors ia in your daciaion for aach factor) Somawhat Not Vary Not At All Rnt Important Important Important k 2 3 4 2 3 4 2 3 4 2 3 4 2 3 4 2 3 4 2 3 4 2 3 4 2 3 4 2 3 4 2 3 4 2 3 4 2 3 4 which Of ing Broak ? th? btit nations re 2 Junior 3 Grad Student 5 Female ng Break Survey 85131 ipus g to Room 323 RHUU by Feb 4 imecock wm Laid out Those bushes octsWe ttra Mmntititfa days of the semester. 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