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Common Music Volute Shell

South Ferry Terminal - General South Ferry
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Archaeological Details

Two parts to an almost complete "Common Music Volute" shell, these are found in the Caribbean in deep water in sandy areas, the shell has some water wear and has been sun bleached. Probably from ballast.

Excavation Site

South Ferry Terminal

Manhattan, Battery Park, South Ferry Terminal

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Part of Project

    • South Ferry Terminal, New York, NY (2012)

      October 2004 - March 2006

      Archaeological work completed between 2004 and 2005 as part of a large scale construction of a subway infrastructure project in Battery Park and the adjacent area uncovered segments of the 18th-century defensive Battery, resources associated with Whitehall Slip, and ...

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    • Battery Wall Excavation Images 12/28/2005

Part of Context

    • 1439-South Ferry - General South Ferry 16196.260

      Secant Pile 2081, 10-15 feet below ground surface (SP 2081.3)

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