Preserving wood from Blackbeard’s vessel has become challenge

GREENVILLE, North Carolina (LOG News Service) — Blackbeard’s plunder has become a precious bounty for preservationists. Since the remains of Queen Anne’s Revenge were found 22 years ago, state conservators have recovered thousands of metal parts from the pirate’s sunken ship, including cannons and a 12-foot-long anchor. But they are dealing with...