Wood lasts for a long time.

[J. Dillon]

http://news.yahoo.com/egypt-begins-restoring-ancient-boat-near-pyramids-190120451.html

[BETTY-B]

Incredible. Though the 2013 Alexandria Wood Boat Show sounds a bit ambitious.

[Willin']

Apparently they didn't use any red oak!:d

[Woxbox]

The team had initially thought the vessel would be safer left underground than exposed to pollution, but evidence showed that pollution, water and insects had invaded the boat's chamber.

Nothing's safe.