A mysterious wooden structure uncovered on a beach in Florida’s Volusia County by erosion caused by Hurricanes Nicole and Ian could date to the 19th century, archaeologists announced Tuesday.
The structure, which is about 80 feet long and appears as pieces of wood jutting out of the sand, was first spotted by beachgoers during the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, Volusia County spokesperson Kevin Captain told CBS News.
When archaeologists visited the site, they surmised that the structure is most likely a cargo ship dating back to the 1800s that sunk in a storm, according to WFTV-TV, an Orlando ABC affiliate.