LORD HOWE IS. RUNIC SHIPWRECK – MIDDLETON REEF

By JH ( August 15, 2009 at 11:17 am) · Filed under 8. Walter Starck PhD, , ,

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On top of the ship funnel was the nest of a sea eagle made entirely from scraps of copper wire and pieces of brass.

On top of the ship funnel was the nest of a sea eagle made entirely from scraps of copper wire and pieces of brass.

NASA view of Middleton Reef (North of Elizabeth Reef and Lord Howe Island)

NASA view of Middleton Reef (North of Elizabeth Reef and Lord Howe Island)

John Harding dives to check Coralita's anchor during a cyclone at Middleton Reef. The shallow lagoon is not safe in such strong winds. The anchor dragged 100 meters.

John Harding dives to check Coralita's anchor during a cyclone at Middleton Reef. The shallow lagoon is not safe in such strong winds. The anchor dragged 100 meters.

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