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Buried Deep Underwater, Several Cannons Surface From America’s Past
Crews recovered 19 cannons from the riverbed, and conservation experts at Texas A&M University restored most of them for public display.
- In 2021, crews dredging the Savannah River for Savannah Harbor expansion uncovered 19 Revolutionary War-era cannons while deepening the waterway to accommodate larger cargo ships.
- British forces scuttled the ships during the Siege of Savannah to block French warships from reaching American forces, as control of the river was essential for maintaining a key Southern trade hub.
- Archaeologist Andrea Farmer with the Savannah District of the Army Corps of Engineers confirmed "Most of the cannons were actually still loaded," while experts at Texas University spent years restoring the artifacts after 250 years underwater.
- The restored cannons are now returning to Savannah for public display, with officials expressing excitement about showcasing this remarkable discovery to visitors.
- Stan Deaton, a historian with the Georgia Historical Society, notes the Savannah River remains vital to American commerce today, saying "That's really where the money was" regarding the city's enduring economic importance.
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