Dugout Canoe Excavation
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Description:
Photograph of four men digging a dugout canoe out of a sandbank on Kiawah Island. Please contact the Museum's archivist for any information regarding their identity.
The dugout canoe was discovered by Charleston Heights resident Homer C. Antley while fishing near a creek bank off Kiawah Island owned by Charles Clarence "CC" Royal of Augusta, Georgia. After spending several days attempting to unearth the water-logged canoe from 8-10 feet of sand, Burton called a halt to the excavation to get more equipment. Unfortunately, when Museum staff returned to the site, a large crater was discovered and more than two-thirds of the 30-35 ft. dugout was destroyed. The salvagable pieces were removed to the Museum. Although vandalism was suspected, it was never proven.
- Title: Dugout Canoe Excavation
- Photographer: News & Courier Staff
- Date: May 24, 1956
- Collection: Photograph Collection
- Object Name: Museum Excavations
- Object Id: MK 20554j
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