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Maritime Archaeology

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science-and-technology1 month ago•10 min saved

French Navy Drone Uncovers 16th-Century Wreck at Record Depth

A routine seabed mapping mission by a French Navy drone in March 2025 accidentally discovered a 16th-century merchant ship at 2,567 meters, setting a new record for the deepest wreck in French waters. The vessel, named Camarat 4, lies off Saint-Tropez and remains largely intact due to its extreme depth, which prevented historical looting. Initial surveys revealed a 30-meter hull with approximately 200 ceramic jugs, 100 plates, and six cannons, suggesting an origin in Liguria, Italy. Authorities plan a two-year digital reconstruction rather than immediate salvage, highlighting how modern resource-mapping technology is now uncovering hidden maritime history in previously inaccessible deep waters.

via Space Daily|

#deep-sea-exploration #french-navy #maritime-archaeology

science-and-tech2 months ago•53 min saved

French Navy Sonar Sweep Uncovers Deepest Shipwreck in French Waters

A routine sonar survey by the French Navy led to the accidental discovery of a 16th-century merchant shipwreck at 8,200 feet depth, the deepest ever found in French territorial waters. Located off Ramatuelle, the well-preserved vessel contains hundreds of ceramic pitchers and other artifacts, offering a unique opportunity for deep-sea archaeological study.

via AOL.com|

#16th-century-trade #deep-sea-exploration #french-navy

world3 months ago•6 min saved

Preserved 18th-Century Cargo Emerges from Norwegian Shipwreck

Off Norway’s southeastern coast, researchers uncovered an 18th-century shipwreck in the Skagerrak Strait whose cargo is exceptionally well preserved, including undamaged Chinese porcelain, chandeliers, goblets and grain barrels; while the ship’s origin and destination remain unknown, clues suggest luxury goods circulated across Europe, and crates yet to be examined may contain textiles, tea, herbs or medicines, with the wreck slated to be exhibited at the Norwegian Maritime Museum.

via Fox News|

#cultural-heritage #maritime-archaeology #norway

world7 months ago•3 min saved

Chance Haifa Coast Find Uncovers 12th-Century Crusader Sword

A three-foot, one-handed Crusader sword from the 12th century was found by chance by University of Haifa student Shlomi Katsin off Dor Beach near Haifa. After reporting the find, the Israel Antiquities Authority allowed its removal for preservation. CT scans at Haifa’s Medica Elisha Hospital indicated the blade was designed for one-handed use and likely belonged to a European Crusader knight, though much of the iron has corroded away. The rare discovery, still encrusted with shells and sediment, offers new insights into medieval maritime life and Crusader warfare in the region.

via CBS News|

#archaeology #crusader-sword #haifa

history1 year ago•3 min saved

Multiple Historic Shipwrecks Revealed in Lake Michigan

The Great Lakes, despite their calm appearance, are dangerous waters with over 6,000 shipwrecks, now increasingly being discovered due to better technology and the invasive quagga mussel, which makes wrecks more visible but also threatens their preservation. These wrecks serve as underwater museums, revealing stories of maritime history, immigrant journeys, and industrial past, with many still undiscovered.

via Financial Times|

#great-lakes #history #lake-hazards

history1 year ago•2 min saved

Wisconsin Boater Discovers Hidden Shipwreck in Lake Michigan

A Wisconsin boater discovered the long-lost 1867 shipwreck of the Frank D. Barker in Lake Michigan, which had been stranded on Spider Island after running aground in 1887. The shipwreck, largely intact despite weathering, was confirmed through archaeological efforts, marking a significant historical find after 138 years. The discovery was personally meaningful for the boater, who shared the experience with his son.

via NBC News|

#frank-d-barker #great-lakes #history

archaeology3 years ago•5 min saved

"Ancient Moluccan Warships Found in Australian Rock Art"

Archaeologists from Flinders University in Adelaide have identified two Indonesian Moluccan warships depicted in indigenous rock art found in a small cave in Arnhem Land in the Northern Territories of Australia. The ships bear a striking resemblance to vessels known to have been built by people living on the Maluku Islands of eastern Indonesia nearly 300 years ago. The discovery confirms that contacts between Southeast Asian islanders and Northern Australian indigenous people in past centuries were more extensive than previously known. The Moluccan ships were outfitted for warfare, suggesting that some type of invasion may have occurred.

via Ancient Origins|

#archaeology #australian-rock-art #indigenous-australians

archaeology3 years ago•5 min saved

Civil War-Era Cemetery Discovered on Submerged Florida Island

An island submerged off the coast of Florida has been found to contain a Civil War-era cemetery and quarantine hospital. The island was discovered by maritime archaeologist Joshua Marano in 2016, and a recent survey revealed intact grave markers, including one for John Greer, a laborer at Fort Jefferson who died in 1861. The archaeologists plan to leave the site undisturbed and undisclosed to protect it under federal law. The discovery highlights the importance of preserving underwater cultural heritage sites, which are at risk from climate change and storms.

via Yahoo! Voices|

#archaeology #cemetery #civil-war

history3 years ago•1 min saved

WWII Shipwreck Discovered with 1,000+ Allied POWs Aboard.

A team of explorers has found the sunken Japanese ship, Montevideo Maru, which was transporting over 1,000 Allied prisoners of war when it was torpedoed off the coast of the Philippines in 1942, resulting in Australia's largest maritime wartime loss. The wreck was located after a 12-day search at a depth of over 4000 meters off Luzon island in the South China Sea. There will be no efforts to remove artifacts or human remains out of respect for the families of those who died.

via NBC San Diego|

#allied-pows #australia #history

history3 years ago•2 min saved

Discovery of WW2 shipwreck with over 1000 Allied POWs brings closure to families after 81 years.

The Montevideo Maru, a Japanese ship carrying Allied prisoners of war, was found by a team of explorers off the coast of the Philippines. The ship was torpedoed in 1942, resulting in Australia's largest maritime wartime loss with 1,080 lives lost. The wreck was located using an autonomous underwater vehicle with in-built sonar. No efforts will be made to remove artifacts or human remains out of respect for the families of those who died.

via NPR|

#allied-pows #australia #history