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New artifacts reveal more about Civil War life

Posted on April 30, 2015 by US Army Corps of Engineers Savannah District

As archaeologists recover more CSS Georgia artifacts from the murky waters of the Savannah River, the day-to-day hardships of serving as a Confederate sailor are becoming clearer.

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Beneath the barnacles: Archaeologists battle elements to uncover ironclad history

Posted on March 11, 2015 by US Army Corps of Engineers Savannah District

SAVANNAH, Ga. — Each day as tourists saunter through the city’s famous squares, another group of visitors explores a different set of squares at the bottom of the Savannah River. For the past two months, a team of 10 marine … Continue reading →

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