A 2,000-year-old Roman shipwreck, laden with hundreds of amphorae, has been discovered off Mazara del Vallo, Italy, hailed as one of the most significant underwater archaeological finds in recent years.
Divers have discovered a 2,100-year-old Roman shipwreck containing hundreds of amphorae 46 meters underwater off the coast of Mazaro del Vallo in western Sicily, following a tip-off from local fishermen.
Italian divers discovered an ancient Roman shipwreck dating to the 2nd or 1st Century BC off the coast of Sicily, carrying hundreds of well-preserved amphorae for transporting wine and olive oil.
Record low water levels in the Danube River, caused by a major heatwave and prolonged drought, have revealed several sunken WWII-era Nazi warships near Prahovo, Serbia. The drought has also impacted river transport, threatened Hungary's Paks nuclear power plant, and led to other discoveries.
A railway tunnel project in Varberg, Sweden, uncovered six shipwrecks dating from the Middle Ages to the 17th century, offering a rare, layered view of shipbuilding and harbor life. The finds, including a well-preserved 1530s oak ship, provide insights into Sweden's west coast maritime history.
A remake of Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag enhances the pirate fantasy by cutting tedious missions and adding new combat and officer missions. It focuses on core pirate activities like sailing and plundering, offering a strong sense of freedom.
The appeal trial for executives related to the Stella Daisy shipwreck, which sank in the South Atlantic in 2017 resulting in 22 missing, has concluded. The prosecution is seeking a 5-year prison sentence for the former CEO, maintaining the first-instance sentencing request, while the defense argues a lack of causal relationship between the defendants' actions and the sinking.
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.
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 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.
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.
