A 17TH century shipwreck will give up its secrets over the next two years, with Southend Museum displaying whatever treasure is found.The London sank just off Southend Pier, in March 1665, after an explosion on board during a journey from Chatham to the Hope, Kent.After exploratory dives, a twoyear period of excavation costing £70,000 has been commissioned by English Heritage
17th century Southend shipwreck to give up its secrets with new English Heritage excavation
A 17TH century shipwreck will give up its secrets over the next two years, with Southend Museum displaying whatever treasure is found.The London sank just off Southend Pier, in March 1665, after an explosion on board during a journey from Chatham to the Hope, Kent.After exploratory dives, a twoyear period of excavation costing £70,000 has…
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