By analyzing the tree rings on the wooden skeleton of the shipwreck, scientists revealed that the wood used to build the vessel came from Philadelphia and dates back to circa 1773. This discovery raised intriguing questions about how such a large ship became buried deep within the modern city landscape.
Archaeologist Molly McDonald remarked on the contrasting nature of the site, stating, 'It's such an intense site already based on its recent history, so to be in the midst of this urban, modern, very fraught location... was really an amazing juxtaposition.' This highlights the complexity of the location, where ancient histories coexist with modern tragedies.
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