Military Discovery Miles Below Sea Surface Has Archaeologists Stunned
Summary
A deep shipwreck named Camarat 4, found by the French Navy in the Mediterranean Sea, has surprised archaeologists. This shipwreck, located 1.6 miles below the sea surface near Saint Tropez, is the deepest known wreck in French waters and is believed to be from the 16th century.Key Facts
- The shipwreck, Camarat 4, is located 1.6 miles underwater off the coast of Ramatuelle, near Saint Tropez in the Mediterranean Sea.
- It is the deepest known shipwreck in French waters, surpassing the La Minerve submarine, which was 1.4 miles deep.
- The ship is about 98 feet long and 23 feet wide and is believed to date back to the 16th century.
- The wreck was discovered in March by the French Navy during an operation to control the seabed.
- The ship's cargo includes around 200 ceramic jugs, plates, and other items, thought to originate from Liguria, Italy.
- The vessel was equipped with six cannons, two caldrons, and possibly more than one anchor.
- The wreck's discovery offers a unique opportunity for research and understanding of maritime history.
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