š² Recently, researchers discovered a merchant ship, and what they found inside completely shocked them.
The ship was found off the coast of France, at a depth of 2.5 km. It is a merchant vessel dating back to the 16th century.
Initially, researchers expected to find typical items from that era. However, what they actually discovered completely defied their expectations š±.
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The ship, discovered by the French Navy crew, contained pottery, cannons, and anchors.
It measures 30 meters long and 7 meters wide, transporting hundreds of ceramic pots and other historical items.
Archaeologists confirmed that the ceramics came from the Liguria region in Italy.
They also found dozens of unstruck gold coins.
The coins featured images of castles, lions, and a Jerusalem Cross.
According to the archaeologists, these coins were handmade and circulated in the Americas for two centuries.
Although the ship is exceptionally well-preserved, modern waste such as cans and plastic bottles were also found on-site.
This event is remarkable because it marks the discovery of the wreck at the greatest depth ever recorded in French waters, surpassing the 2.2 km depth where the “Minerva” submarine was found in 1968.
Researchers are considering creating a 3D replica of the site and studying some of the objects retrieved.
The scientists are currently trying to determine the cause of the wreck, notably by analyzing the presence of an empty stern, which could indicate that perishable cargo was stored there.
The team continues its research to uncover the mystery of this 16th-century wreck.
