more from wabc's tim fleisher. >> reporter: lost in a hole for centuries. of this ship now surfaces. >> we found the bottom of the ship. >> reporter: it was discovery in the world trade center site. intrigued some at the project. the best theory is that it was buried here as the shore's bulkhead was built out. >> they used a ship, a wooden ship, that was no longer, apparently, functioning as a ship, as part of the landfilling episode. >> reporter: clearly visible are the strong ribs of this working ship, thought to be over 200 years old. to fully appreciate the historical nature of this find, you have to realize is where i'm standing right now, in the tub of the site, 200 years ago, i'd be under the hudson river. so, they pour over the smallest of details. and they found other items, too. >> we found bottles and dishes in there. that's exciting, too. animal bone. butchered animal bone. >> reporter: the ship's discovery now, comes as the trade center site is being expanded beyond the size of the original site. timber first uncovered. >> we examined it closel