11 June, 2022

Wreck of 17th century warship found off the UK coast being hailed as 'biggest' since the Mary Rose

 https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-06-10/wreck-of-17th-century-warship-found/101144756




 You were taking your very life in your hands in the old day, weather being unpredictable at the best of times. Pre 20th century would be rather daunting. I hope one day they do bring the vessel to the surface. It would be interesting to see what condition some of the artefacts are in. My heart goes out to all the souls lost in the sinking ship, what a horrible way to die. 

 

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