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Philippe Rouge is investigating Bermuda's historic shipwrecks, including the Mary Celestia, Constellation, and Montana, which pose a threat to shipping in the area. Up to 300 vessels are believed to have been claimed by the waters, with Rouge monitoring these wrecks closely.

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  • Philippe Rouge oversees the preservation and study of Bermuda's numerous shipwrecks, including historically significant vessels like the Mary Celestia, Constellation, and Montana, highlighting the perilous maritime environment around Bermuda.
  • The presence of up to 300 shipwrecks in Bermuda's waters underscores the region's treacherous nature for seafaring vessels, with each wreck holding valuable historical and archaeological significance, warranting meticulous investigation and preservation efforts.

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  • How many shipwrecks are in Bermuda?

    Up to 300 vessels.

  • What is Philippe Rouge's role in Bermuda?

    Monitoring historic shipwrecks.

  • Which shipwreck sank during the American Civil War?

    Mary Celestia.

  • What are some of the shipwrecks Philippe Rouge is investigating?

    Constellation and Montana.

  • What do Bermuda's shipwrecks indicate?

    Deadly threat to shipping.

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Bermuda's Shipwreck Investigator: Philippe Rouge

  • Philippe Rouge is responsible for monitoring Bermuda's historic shipwrecks, with up to 300 vessels believed to have been claimed by the waters. He is investigating wrecks like the Mary Celestia, which sank close to shore under mysterious circumstances during the American Civil War, along with other wrecks like the Constellation and Montana, indicating a deadly threat to shipping around Bermuda.
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