"They were remarkably well preserved, all things considered. It's damp on the ship, but I find it hard to believe the thing was submerged. I don't know how else it was just... hidden, I suppose, but it's not rotting and falling apart." Hmm... something in that. "Maybe it's magic."

Of course, it was probably magic. Stupid thing to say, really. "Feel free to wander around down there."