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18th-Century Shipwreck Discovered Near Dubrovnik, Promises Secrets

6/26/2025

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An astonishing 18th-century shipwreck has been unearthed near Dubrovnik, Croatia, by a diver working on a water pipeline. Just three feet beneath the seabed, this wooden relic was confirmed by marine archaeologist Irena Radic Rossi. As a UNESCO heritage site, it promises to reveal more secrets through ongoing research and preservation efforts.

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An astonishing 18th-century shipwreck has been unearthed near Dubrovnik, Croatia, by a diver working on a water pipeline. Just three feet beneath the seabed, this wooden relic was confirmed by marine archaeologist Irena Radic Rossi. As a UNESCO heritage site, it promises to reveal more secrets through ongoing research and preservation efforts.