![]() ![]() 11 Books On Shipwreck And Maritime Archaeology You Might Be Interested Inĭisclaimer: The authors’ views expressed in this article do not necessarily reflect the views of Marine Insight.Most of the cargo being carried by this ship is intact which allows archaeologists with a lot of material to base their findings on. The exact location of the ship’s remains is somewhere close to a tiny island belonging to the Archipelago group of islands lying between Rome and Naples. These ships were supposedly carrying merchandise like pottery, vases and other cargo. ![]() Ancient Roman ShipwrecksĪrchaeologists discovered shipwrecks of Roman ships, about 150 meters deep in the seawater, somewhere near the coast of Italy in 2009. ![]() Even though the research had been conducted somewhere in 2008 under a project named 908, its findings were released only in 2010.Ī study of those ship remains could possibly tell more about the common trading materials and trade routes that existed at that time especially for the trade of valuables like silk and artifacts which are also believed to have been stolen in large number from these sites. That included goods like silk, ceramics, artifacts, pottery etc. All those ships are believed to have been carrying important merchandise at the time of the sinking. These sites are believed to be carrying remains of about 30 ships that had sunk at different times. In December 2010, probably some of the most amazing shipwrecks of the world were found near the coast of China where a bunch of such sites were discovered. However, having chanced upon this shipping marvel, they discovered to have found remains of a single-masted ship from around the mid-1800s and believed to have been underwater for more than 60 years now.ĭespite a long time, the ship is in considerably good shape, meaning there is an ample chance for researchers to find out more about engineering marvels of that era. Having been found by Michigan Shipwreck Research Associates, this particular wreck was accidentally discovered by the excavators when they were studying another plane crash in the same area. One of the most notable shipwrecks found in this last decade was that of a 60-foot single-masted sloop that was found in Lake Michigan. However, ensuing a battle for the rightful claim on this shipwreck many secrets from this ship has not been unravelled so far. Historians believe that this ship existed somewhere in the 1800s. The ship was believed to be bringing back the treasure to Peru from an expedition when it was attacked by British warships, with a probable aim of plunder that led to the sinking of this ship. This amazing shipwreck found is believed to have been carrying artifacts from the Colonial period along with coins in silver and gold that would stand worth $500 million presently. In May 2008, the US treasure-hunting company- Odyssey Marine exploration found two shipwrecks near the English Channel. Having been around half a century old when this ship finally met its end in the mid-1800s, it’s a shipwreck treasure in true sense for the archaeologists waiting to unearth shipping secrets of time back then. However, two years later when finally the shipwreck was found, it has lots of stories to tell. The original search for this ship began somewhere in 2009 but was interrupted due to technical difficulties. The cause of the ship sink is believed to be a leak that developed on sides that were soaking in water too quickly for the crew to be able to ward off substantial damage. The reports believe the ship to have been carrying about 480 tons of coal when it took its final dive. Recently somewhere in early July 2011, a Canadian schooner believed to be about 158 years old was found off the shores of Lake Ontario, New York. The discovery of this shipwreck is particularly exhilarating for historians considering its date and depth of discovery, enough to consider it one of the most intriguing shipwrecks found in the Mediterranean. This particular ship is reported to have about 300 unbroken jars of wine which were believably being taken to western markets when the ship sunk. This shipwreck was discovered by archaeologists in August 2011, somewhere near the port city of Vlora, about 140 kilometres southwest of the capital Tirana.Īn amazing addition to the list of shipwrecks of the world, this particular discovery has historians thrilled with the amazing store of information to be unearthed from it. ![]() Roman shipwreck found off the coast of Albania Roman shipwreck found off the coast of Albaniaġ. ![]()
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