Visitors to Charles Towne Landing have seen the beautiful riverfront ... but it was interpreted — mistakenly — as 18th century rubble. This was clearly different — and much older.

A July 7 letter stated that “what has happened to Charles Towne Landing is shameful ... ships that plied the coastal waters in the 18th century. Park pathways pass archeological sites ...

the new vessel Adventure is the city’s only 17th-century replica sailing ship — and, since its arrival last October at the Charles Towne Landing historical site, it’s been the talk of the town.

Visit the wharf area to board a reproduction 17th-century trading vessel and experience a day in the life of a sailor. Charles Towne Landing State Historic Site is on S.C. 171 near Exit 216-A off ...