Just recently in the Pee Dee River discovered three gun cannons used in the civil war nearly 150 years ago. These guns had been thrown overboard before the boat was set on fire by the Confederate crew, who wanted to avoid the enemies to obtain their boat. Over the course of 150 years the cannons had thrived under salt water and layers of mud at the bottom of the river. Due to the security of the mud, the cannons are in pristine shape, there are very legible official stamps to prove the authenticity if their history. Unfortunately, there are no photographs or documentation of the vessel exist which can create debate for boat.
I think it's really fascinating that historic artifacts such as these can be rediscovered. These findings can continue the memory of our nation's history. Soon these gun cannons will be placed in a National museum where they will be much appreciate
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