Civil War blockade runner found in Tampa

Burned and sunk, the steamship Scottish Chief lay at the bottom of the Hillsborough River for 146 years, a legend for its ability to keep Tampa afloat amidst the city's isolation during the Civil War.

Underwater archaeologist John William Morris, with the Florida Aquarium, said Tuesday a research team have found the ship, a vessel not seen since the night in 1863 when Union troops raided the shipyard.

Posted by David on September 15, 2009 10:13 PM