As we approached her within about 1,200 yards she opened fire, we receiving two or three broadsides before a shot was returned. At the expiration of an hour the Alabama struck, going down in about 20 minutes afterwards, and carrying many persons with her. From the report of Captain Winslow of the USS Kearsarge. The CSS Alabama sank in 1864 off the coast of France. She was found by the French Navy's mineweeper, Circe, off Cherbourg, France in 1984 in 200 feet of water.
Underwater archaeology is the study of shipwrecks and ancient artifacts beneath the seas.
To do this work, you need to be a historical detective, a scientist, an oceanographer, and often a diver as well. This exhibit is the story of the CSS Alabama that has been assembled by underwater archaeologists. Enter the exhibit 1 Museum News Museum Educator From Art to Zoos Martin Puryear Combining an intrinsic interest in natural materials and handicraft, Martin Puryear stands out among sculptors worldwide. Educators should be sure that the children find materials appropriate to their age and to their current interests. Come learn how to plan a successful museum visit.