Archaeologists in Germany found a 400-year-old lost ship that was filled with "high-quality wine," according to media reports. The wreckage was initially discovered in 2022 in the bottom of the Trave River, which flows through the Baltic Sea to Germany. According to reports, archaeologists have found that the German wrecked ship is distinct from other nearby ancient shipwrecks.
A stock photo of a shipwreck.
Some of the oldest wines in the world were discovered as a result of the most recent development in the ongoing salvage of the vessel since its discovery last year. The passengers of the ship's precise identification is still unknown. The recent discovery, which presumably sailed during the Age of Exploration or the Age of Discovery, which lasted from the 15th to the 17th century, could, nevertheless, aid archaeologists in understanding the purpose of the vessel.
Germany Sunken Ship
In the German city of Lubeck, which is located along the Baltic Sea, archaeologists have discovered over 450 pieces of wood from the shipwreck since June. Local politicians debated whether or not to salvage the ship's wreckage despite the fact that it was discovered last year, according to a report in the German newspaper Die Welt, which was published by Newsweek.
After getting the all-clear, archaeologists discovered not only fine wine but also information about the ship's purpose as a commerce ship. According to the report, the vessel's owner and provenance are still unknown at this time.
Records of world shipwrecks
Regardless of whether the disaster spans from the disastrous RMS Titanic in 1912 to old wrecks dating back several centuries, sunken ships have sparked curiosity and attracted some brains in the modern world. Nevertheless, since these phenomena were thought to contain treasures and a window into the past, they drew not only inquisitive minds but also scientific ones.
According to Marine Insight, several historical maritime accidents are depicted as tales of lost ships with their forlorn passengers and bereaved crew in the middle of oceans and seas. These ships have sunk for ages for a variety of reasons, including human error, severe weather, ferocious seas, and others.
NASA maintains the Global Maritime Wrecks Database with information on over 250,000 shipwreck locations to display the time, place, and flagship of the stricken vessel. Beginning in January 1970, recording began.
Protected Items
According to prior events, the public has long been drawn to potential treasure troves when ships are discovered. Since they can be preserved underwater, some of these riches, whether they have monetary value or are antiquities, could endure for a very long period.
The Ocean Institute, cited by the University of California, San Diego, states that artifacts found in a saltwater environment are often well-preserved but in brittle conditions. The institute stressed that anaerobic (without oxygen) marine conditions are preferable to aerobic (with oxygen) habitats for the preservation of artifacts found underwater.
