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March 23, 2026

500-Year-Old Ship Found

STOCKHOLM - Researchers have found a 500-year-old shipwreck in very good condition at the bottom of the Baltic Sea, near the coast of Sweden.

500-Year-Old Ship Found

TL;DR

  • A 500-year-old shipwreck was found in good condition on the Baltic Sea floor near Sweden.
  • The ship dates back to the late 15th or early 16th century and is named 'Okant Skepp' (Unknown Ship).
  • It is 18 meters long, slightly shorter than Columbus's Santa Maria.
  • The ship's preservation is attributed to the cold, low-salinity Baltic waters.
  • Masts and anchor are intact, a rarity for wrecks in the area.
  • Scientists from MMT, University of Southampton, 'Deep Sea', and Sodertorn University created a 3D model.
  • The wreck was first discovered by the Swedish Maritime Administration in 2009 but its significance was realized ten years later.
  • The cause of the sinking is unknown as there is no visible damage.

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