Shipwreck remains are frequently difficult to locate. Particularly if the ship went down hundreds of years ago. There’s no telling where the ship might be at the bottom of the sea.
However, if an ancient shipwreck was only 50 yards from a busy beach and historical items were submerged beneath only 2 metres of water, the delay in detection would be astonishing.
A shipwreck that occurred 1700 years ago near Mallorca, Spain, has revealed many surprises. Not only were the relics of such an old incident discovered near a beach where literally millions of people have swum, but the cargo on the boat was discovered preserved in nearly excellent condition when the disaster was discovered three years ago.
The merchant ship was most likely anchored close shore when bad weather led it to collide with the rocks and sink.
Local officials acted promptly and researched the shipwreck, known as the Ses Fontanelles wreck, with the assistance of divers and academic experts. In recent months, the contents of the sunken vessels have been retrieved.
The near-perfect state in which the package was discovered has stunned experts. According to The Guardian, around 300 amphorae (clay jars) have been recovered. These jars held a variety of items. According to the study, among other objects discovered were a leather shoe, a rope shoe, a cooking kettle, and an oil lamp.
“The goal is to preserve everything there and all the information it provides, and that couldn’t be done in a single emergency intervention,” said Jaume Cardell, head of archaeology for the local municipality, as quoted by The Guardian.
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