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Elgin Shipwreck (Avlemona village)

Elgin Shipwreck (Avlemona village)

The Mentor sank in 1802 off Avlemona harbor as it transported the Parthenon Marbles on behalf of Lord Elgin. Locals recovered a number of items belonging to the crew, including a clock that stopped at the exact time of the sinking.

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Avlemonas, Kithira, Greece

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