to the National Museum of Scotland, where researchers Lore Troalen, Darren Cox and Theo Skinner decided to try to analyze the watch's interior components by utilizing a state-of-the-art computed tomography (CT) X-ray scanner, originally developed by X-Tek Systems of Tring, Hertfordshire, U.K. The same type of CT scanner had been previously used to create a finely detailed 3D virtual reconstruction of the Greek Antikythera Mechanism recovered from the 2,200-year-old sunken Antikythera wreck in the Aegean Sea. Imaging from the CT scans of the watch was used to produce equally fine-detailed three-dimensional views of its interior, depicting beautifully preserved delicate brass components which included cogwheels, studs, pins, Egyptian-style pillars supporting the watch's top and bottom plates, as well as the watchmaker's personal identification (Niccholas Higginson of Chancery Lane in Westminster, London). Among the decorative markings discerned were floral designs engraved on some of its parts, plus Roman numerals and fleur-de-lis on its watchface, with an English rose at its centre. Television programme The story of the ship was featured in Channel 4's programme Wreck Detectives. References Citations Bibliography Martin, Colin. Resurrecting the Swan: Archaeology of a Cromwellian Shipwreck, 1653, History Scotland Magazine. Retrieved 31 December 2007. BBC History. Wreck Detectives: Cromwell's Ship, BBC History. Retrieved 31 December 2007. Monroe, Luther. Archaeologists recover rare cannon from 'Swan' wreck, Cyber Diver News Network. Retrieved 31 December 2007. Wreck Detectives - The wrecks - The Swan. Channel 4. Retrieved 31 December 2007. External links Photo of the retrieved cannon Article on diving on the swan, and interpreting the finds. Ships of the English navy English Civil War Sailing ships Protected Wrecks of Scotland Ships built in England 1640s ships 1653 in Scotland 1979 in Scotland History of Argyll and Bute