There's a whole lot of fungus among the USS Cairo's wooden timbers. Scientists conduct study to help find ways to slow decay of historic ironclad at Vicksburg
Yes . It was in such amazing condition when they raised it. Then they had no idea what to do with it for way too long. So it sat in a boat yard and rotted to what's left on display.
But NPS historian Ed Bearss got to make a name for himself!!!
I remember when they were making plans to raise the ironclad from the river bottom. This poor historical artifact has had nothing but bad luck from the beginning of her second life as a piece of history.
Yes . It was in such amazing condition when they raised it. Then they had no idea what to do with it for way too long. So it sat in a boat yard and rotted to what's left on display.
But NPS historian Ed Bearss got to make a name for himself!!!
I remember when they were making plans to raise the ironclad from the river bottom. This poor historical artifact has had nothing but bad luck from the beginning of her second life as a piece of history.
That's sad to hear. 😟