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The Windlass of the Rouse Simmons
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Underwater view of an archaeologist swimming over the windlass of the Rouse Simmons (also known as the Christmas Tree Ship). The archaeologist is shining a light on the windlass. Chains are running from the windlass and are sitting on the deck. Some planks of wood from the deck are lying bent or broken, with few sticking straight up.
September 29, 2005
Thomsen, Tamara L.
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