Events tagged with "e lee spence"

Historical Events tagged with "e lee spence"

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Exploration & Discovery

Discovery of the SS Georgiana Wreck Site

March 19th, 1965 59 years ago

Teenage diver E. Lee Spence discovers the wreck of the SS Georgiana, the most powerful Confederate cruiser, valued at over $50 million. Located off the coast of South Carolina, the ship was lost during the Civil War, and its discovery marks a significant milestone in underwater archaeology.