Golden Ray Wreck Removal Moves to Final Cut
Nearly two years after the grounding of the Golden Ray, the end is nearly in sight for the wreck removal operation. The St. Simons Sound Incident Response
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Nearly two years after the grounding of the Golden Ray, the end is nearly in sight for the wreck removal operation. The St. Simons Sound Incident Response
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