Remembering the HMS DeBraak 225 Years Later

This famous British warship sank off Delaware’s coast 225 years ago, and its anniversary this May offers an opportunity to reflect on the past, assess the present and plan for the future preservation of an important piece of local history.

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Shipwreck artifacts undergo months-long desalination process

Before they can be displayed for public viewing, historic artifacts from the HMS DeBraak and the Roosevelt Inlet shipwrecks must have salt carefully removed.

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