Where *did* the rest of the wreck go?

[mrmagoo560]

Dennis . Look at it this way : The stern of the ship was 1/3 ( or a little less ) of the total length of the ship . The hold , say 2/3 of the ship , was ballasted and was also loaded with heavy cargoes .

Thanks, that makes a lot of sense. I think it's time to study the tides a lot more closely then.

Cheers

Alot of the time they sank during storms or hurricanes so that would also play a big part in how far and what direction they might drift.

 

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