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Whether Grace Dieu is worth raising

A maritime-archaeology question asks whether enough of Grace Dieu survives to justify raising and preserving her.

Question

Does enough of Grace Dieu survive to make raising her worthwhile?

Short answer

Probably yes for naval-history study, though marine-archaeology preservation concerns could change that assessment.

Notes

The answer is yes from the perspective of a naval historian, because recovering and preserving the ship would open valuable study opportunities. It also carries an important caveat: a marine archaeologist might judge the preservation tradeoffs differently, so the historical appeal is not the only consideration.