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An historic sailing boat has sunk on its way to Hobart's Wooden Boat Festival, Tasmania Police say. Declan Durrant is The Examiner's arts and culture reporter, theatre critic and occasional columnist.

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Based on evidence such as the copper bolts used in the vessel's construction, experts have determined that the remains are likely that of wooden sailing ship from the 19th to 20th century.