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Officials recently launched the deepest shipwreck in French waters, dating back to 500 years.
The French Underwater and Undersea Archaeological Research Department (DRASSM) announced the findings in a June 11 Facebook post.
Officials said the ship was discovered by French naval forces during a March 4 military operation.
The wreck, known as the Camarat 4, was found near the coast of Ramatuelle in southeastern France. It was found more than half under the water.
“The shipwreck was discovered unexpectedly during a period Explore mission Translated from French to English, Drassm’s post said: “As part of the ministerial strategy to master the seabed.”
French officials recently announced the discovery of the deepest wreck in French waters, Camarat 4. (Drassm)
“This newly discovered wreckage is 30 meters long and 7 meters wide, indicating a large navigation unit.”
Officials believe the ship dates back to the 16th century cargo, whose cargo has survived the past five centuries.
Underwater pictures show a large amount of handmade ceramics near the destruction ship. Historians believe that the carefully crafted artifacts originated in Liguria, Italy.
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“The image quality obtained can be studied in detail this product: about 200 visible multi-color colored (glass ceramic vessels) pitchers, who seem to be trapped under the sediment,” Drassm said.
The pitcher also features a symbol of Christ Ihs, a symbol of Jesus Christ, reflecting the huge role Christianity has played In early modern Europe.
“These spherical pitchers with pinched nozzles and ribbon handles are typical of the 16th-century Ligurian production and are decorated with the Christ monogram “IHS” (and) a variety of plant and geometric decorations,” Drassm added. “Several patterns have been identified.”
The wreck found on the coast of Ramatuelle was submerged 1 mile deep in the ocean. (Drassm)
The government agency continued: “The cargo also includes about 100 plates, possibly also Ligurians. Other items are similar to airborne equipment: anchors, cannons and two cauldrons.”
“Many of the residues are hidden under the sand and need further research.”
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The statement noted that no other marine cultural assets were found in such depths in French waters, emphasizing the extraordinary nature of the discovery.
“The wreck still has no impact on restoration work, and deep down it has been spared from degradation, including plunder,” Drassm added.
The 16th-century ship owned a very well-preserved cargo, including a colored hand from Liguria, Italy, which highlights the ceramic craftsmanship of the region. (Drassm)
“This gives a unique opportunity to study… (This is) an amazing discovery due to its depth, unprecedented nature and the opportunity to study the nearly complete 16th-century ensemble.”
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French officials said the well-preserved wreck “presents a unique research opportunity.” (Drassm)
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