Shipwreck

Stella Daisy shipwreck related executives, prosecution seeks 5-year sentence for former CEO

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.

18th-century shipwreck yields remarkably preserved cargo

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.

First shipwrecks linked to Caribbean pirates discovered in Bahamas

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.

Indonesia: 3.5 years for captain, 2 for chief engineer in fatal family shipwreck

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.

Indonesia: Captain sentenced to 3.5 years for shipwreck that killed Spanish family

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.

Buried beneath a Swedish city: Six centuries-old shipwrecks discovered during a railway project

Roman Shipwreck off Croatia Coast Reveals Ancient Shipbuilding Techniques

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.