An 18th-century shipwreck discovered off the coast of Norway contains remarkably preserved cargo, including Chinese porcelain, chandeliers, glass, textiles, and provisions like tea and herbs. The find, described as a "time capsule," is considered the best-preserved of its kind found in Northern Europe. Initial findings will be presented at the Norwegian Maritime Museum in Oslo in June.
An international team has discovered six shipwrecks in Nassau harbour, Bahamas, three of which are linked to the "golden age of piracy" (1690s-1720s). Finds include a charred hull, swivel guns, and musket balls, offering insights into pirate life and tactics.
A court in Labuan Bajo, Indonesia, sentenced the captain and chief engineer of the KM Putri Sakinah to 3.5 and 2 years in prison, respectively, for negligence in a shipwreck that killed four members of a Valencian family on December 26.
An Indonesian court sentenced the captain of a tourist boat that sank in December to 3.5 years in prison for negligence. The accident, which occurred near Komodo National Park, resulted in the deaths of four members of a Spanish family of six, with only two survivors. The chief engineer also received a sentence.
A 2,200-year-old Roman shipwreck discovered off Croatia's coast reveals how ancient shipbuilders used pitch and beeswax coatings to protect vessels. The Ilovik–Paržine 1 wreck shows evidence of 4-5 repair coats and provides insights into Roman maritime trade technology, with pollen analysis revealing the ship was serviced at multiple Adriatic locations.
