Overview

• A task force found the Clotilda broken and eroded, deeming it too fragile to be raised from the water.
• The ship's remains were discovered in 2019, reigniting discussions on how to honor its historical significance.
• Preserving the ship underwater involves installing protective pillars to safeguard it from further damage.
• Some descendants of the ship's survivors support underwater preservation, while others advocate for a museum.
• The Clotilda's legacy continues to impact Africatown, a community founded by the ship's freed survivors.