Construction crews digging in the seaport district have uncovered a piece of history. It was discovered last week by Skanska USA Commercial Development, while working at the site along Seaport Boulevard. According to The Associated Press, the shipwreck they found dates back to the 1800s.Flying over a construction site in the seaport district on Wednesday, Sky5 could see what appears to be the outline of the ship being uncovered in a worksite.Steel pilings were already driven into the ground, and at least one appeared to be penetrating through the center of the ship. “During normal excavation operations, our crews discovered something unusual that we believe may be a piece of a boat or a boat hull. We immediately halted our excavation operations in the area of the site, and alerted the city archaeologist and Massachusetts Historical Commission," said Charley Leatherbee, of Skanska USA Commercial Development. "We are working closely with both organizations to determine exactly what this structure is and if it has historical significance so we can work with the city to take care of it in the most respectful manner."Get the WCVB News App

Construction crews digging in the seaport district have uncovered a piece of history.

It was discovered last week by Skanska USA Commercial Development, while working at the site along Seaport Boulevard.


According to The Associated Press, the shipwreck they found dates back to the 1800s.



Flying over a construction site in the seaport district on Wednesday, Sky5 could see what appears to be the outline of the ship being uncovered in a worksite.



Steel pilings were already driven into the ground, and at least one appeared to be penetrating through the center of the ship.

“During normal excavation operations, our crews discovered something unusual that we believe may be a piece of a boat or a boat hull. We immediately halted our excavation operations in the area of the site, and alerted the city archaeologist and Massachusetts Historical Commission," said Charley Leatherbee, of Skanska USA Commercial Development. "We are working closely with both organizations to determine exactly what this structure is and if it has historical significance so we can work with the city to take care of it in the most respectful manner."