16th-Century Shipwreck Discovered Off Southern France

Posted: 2025-06-15 20:41:14 UTC

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Archaeologists have discovered the remains of a 16th-century merchant ship more than 1.5 miles underwater off southern France.

Discovery of a 16th-century merchant ship

Ship located 1.5 miles underwater

Discovery made off the coast of southern France

Identifying and preserving the shipwreck at such depths

Investigating the ship's origins and cargo