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Arabia shipwreck artifacts rise at museum in Kansas City
River Salvage Inc. located six sunken boats including the Arabia in the Missouri River and salvaged cargo such as Wedgwood dishes, castor oil, cognac, silk, coffee, and flintlocks. The Arabia Steamboat Museum opened in 1991 in Kansas City, displaying a six ton stern and a 28 foot paddlewheel, with ongoing preservation and research efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United As River Salvage Inc
Missouri River
David Hawley
Arabia
Wyandotte
Norman Sortor
Sortor
Henry
William Tobener
Gale Henson
Holt
River Salvage
Goodyear
Mackey
Bob Hawley
China
South America
France
Belgium
England
Italy
Kansas City
River Market
Arabia Steamboat Museum
Grand Ave
Wal-Mart
West
Heidi McCullough
Hawley