‘Never seen before’ warship discovered near Lakshadweep, says Report
2 months, 1 week ago

‘Never seen before’ warship discovered near Lakshadweep, says Report

Live Mint  

A group of divers, on Saturday, stumbled upon a shipwreck while exploring marine life near the Kalpeni Island in the Lakshadweep archipelago. European warship found The wreckage appears to be a European warship from the 17th or 18th century, stated the TOI report. The East India Company started using iron ships on this trade route in the 17th century or 18th century. Wreckage reveals historical connection A study of the wreckage also revealed a significant historical connection to maritime conflicts in the 17th and 18th centuries, particularly during the battle of dominance over the trade routes between the Middle East and Sri Lanka, reported TOI.

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Ancient warship wreck found by Lakshadweep divers near Kalpeni Island: Report
2 months, 1 week ago

Ancient warship wreck found by Lakshadweep divers near Kalpeni Island: Report

Hindustan Times  

A group of divers on Saturday morning made a significant discovery in which they found what appears to be the wreck of a European warship from the 17th or 18th century. According to researchers, the shipwreck belonged to these three European nations - Portuguese, Dutch, and British, At the time of the discovery, the divers were exploring marine life near …

Archaeologists discover world’s oldest intact shipwreck in Black Sea
6 years, 4 months ago

Archaeologists discover world’s oldest intact shipwreck in Black Sea

India TV News  

Archaeologists have found what they believe to be the world’s oldest intact shipwreck at the bottom of the Black Sea where it appears to have lain undisturbed for more than 2,400 years, a media report said on Tuesday. "A ship surviving intact from the classical world, lying in over 2 km of water, is something I would never have believed …

The race to save up to 50 shipwrecks from looters in South-East Asia
7 years, 4 months ago

The race to save up to 50 shipwrecks from looters in South-East Asia

ABC  

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Shipwreck may yield clues to ancient trade link
11 years, 1 month ago

Shipwreck may yield clues to ancient trade link

The Hindu  

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