ALEXANDRIA, Va. (WUSA9) — Archeologists have found the remains of a third historic ship at Robinson Landing in Old Town Alexandria.
The findings of two additional ships were discovered on the construction site in March.
All three ships are believed to have been built in the 1700s, and buried before 1798.
“The discoveries at this site have gained international attention, and the city is working with the EYA [developer] to identify and preserve these important pieces of Alexandria’s history.” said Eleanor Breen, acting City archaeologist.
In 2015, a similar ship was discovered nearby at the Hotel Indigo site.
The new discovery will be open to the public on Saturday from noon to 4 p.m.
