100804-N-9671T-032 UPPER MARLBORO, Md. (Aug. 4, 2010) Underwater archeologists George Schwarz, left, and Alexis Catsambis position a lift bag to readjust shoring during the excavation of the sloop-of-war Scorpion. The ship was scuttled in the Patuxent River during the War of 1812 to avoid capture by British forces. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kenneth G. Takada/Released) US Navy 100804-N-9671T-032 Underwater archeologists George Schwarz, left, and Alexis Catsambis position a lift bag to readjust shoring during the excavation of the sloop-of-war Scorpion

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