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"Treasures of the Deep"

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TiVo'd this last week off of the National Geographic Channel and found it truly fascinating. Dr. Robert Ballard, the oceanographer who helped rediscover the Titanic and the Bismark, lead a team to the bottom of the Mediterranean in the late 90's to search for sunken Roman and Carthaginian vessels. He was able to secure the use of a US Navy nuclear submarine that they outfitted with cameras and an arm for excavation. They used the sub's sonar to locate the remains of a half dozen or so ships and were able to salvage quite a bit of cargo.

 

The video was amazing. If you have a chance to see it, I wholeheartedly recommend it.

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D'oh!

 

Just checked my own thread on Upcoming shows / programs and noted the following:

 

Wednesday, 10/3/07

 

Treasures of the Deep

Natl Geo. Channel - 12:00 PM

Explore the waters between the ancient ports of Rome and Carthage for hidden artifacts

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