The USS Westfield, scuttled during a battle in 1863, lies on the floor of Galveston Bay near Texas City. Divers are recovering whatever they can before dredging operations destroy the ship's resting place.
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Galveston Bay: Civil-War era wreck to be recovered
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Galveston Bay: Civil-War era wreck to be recovered
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Re: Galveston Bay: Civil-War era wreck to be recovered
That's cool. I would love to see a follow-up when they get further along. See what they find.
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"It's not always about winning. Sometimes, it's about what you learn." - Taos artist Ken O'Neil