Interesting point winterhorse. I doubt if any sunken ship (or indian graveyard etc.) is ever going to be left alone as long as the public is curious and someone can make money on it.

You're right about the potential controversy about the re-burial of those brave sailors. My guess is that there won't be a Confederate flag on the coffins. And that there will be a lotta flack from all sides!

I guess my fascination with this is connected to my absolute fear of small confined spaces. Hoo boy, I wouldn't have been one of those volunteers!

Rick