ADMAT's St Kitts Maritime Archaeological Project 2003
Phase 1 White House Bay Wreck
Diving and Underwater Pictures. Page 10
Archaeological Survey And Excavation Continues On The Wreck Site
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Sun set, time to end the days diving
Port side, possible bilge strakes, under which the ruler was found
One of the 3 layered possible rising wood or deadwood
One double heighted floor, broken in the wrecking process
Eevidence of repair work to one of the floors.
The timbers were massive and very well preserved under the sand
To the left the First Square Frame
The centre line of floors
Port side strakes with treenail holes visible, missing the cant frames
Fish life increased during the project
Worm damage clearly visible in the floors
Iron keel bolt possible indicating the true height of the floors, before they were possibly reduced in height by worms
The remaining height section of the apron
A past repair
Different pictures showing the excellent condition of the upper rising wood. The grain in this wood is clearly visible
Different pictures showing the excellent condition of the upper rising wood. The grain in this wood is clearly visible
A broken floor allows us to see the deadwood and the limber holes ( a channel used for drainage which went through the floors to allow water to collect in the builges
Different pictures showing the excellent condition of the upper rising wood. The grain in this wood is clearly visible as is a repaired section
The limber hole being uncovered on the right with a stone in the channel
The ends of the futtocks have clear indications of worm damage. In contrast the upper rising wood was covered by sand and protected