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French Navy Discovers 16th-Century Shipwreck Treasure

6/13/2025

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On March 4, 2025, the French Navy's CEPHISMER team unearthed a remarkable treasure: the "Camarat 4," a 16th-century merchant ship resting over 2,500 meters deep off Ramatuelle. This well-preserved wreck, adorned with around 200 faience jugs and intriguing artifacts, sheds light on Renaissance maritime history and underscores the urgent call for marine conservation.

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On March 4, 2025, the French Navy's CEPHISMER team unearthed a remarkable treasure: the "Camarat 4," a 16th-century merchant ship resting over 2,500 meters deep off Ramatuelle. This well-preserved wreck, adorned with around 200 faience jugs and intriguing artifacts, sheds light on Renaissance maritime history and underscores the urgent call for marine conservation.