Published August 15, 2012, 08:59 AM

17th century shipwreck to be freeze-dried, rebuilt

More than three centuries ago, a French explorer's ship sank in the Gulf of Mexico, taking with it France's hopes of colonizing a vast piece of the New World — modern-day Texas.

By: Michael Graczyk, Associated Press, Superior Telegram

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