Anchor scour through an archaeological site

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A massive docking timber carrier carelessly ripped its anchor through the heart of this underwater archaeological site, causing widespread destruction and displacement of countless artifacts. A clear wavy pattern is visible from the flukes' chaotic trajectory. The Scarborough Harbour in Tobago is home to this treasured site. The wreckage on the seafloor is a jarring mix of materials from the devastating 1677 Battle of Rockley Bay, as well as other maritime disasters that ravaged the area, including the catastrophic hurricanes of 1790 and 1847. According to historical accounts, these storms decimated hundreds of vessels, leaving behind a trail of destruction. These fragile sites are under constant threat from dredging, construction, theft, and heavy harbor traffic. The disturbing evidence presented here is a stark reminder that time is rapidly running out for Tobago's unique underwater heritage sites. A thorough investigation of the area is being led by Dr. Kroum Batchvarov of the University of Connecticut. To learn more about this remarkable artifact and dozens more discovered beneath the waves, visit http://tobagoshipwrecks.com/.