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world1 year ago

"Uncovering the Mystery: Shipwreck Salvage Race on Newfoundland's Snowy Shores"

A 19th-century shipwreck has washed up on the snowy shores of Newfoundland, Canada, prompting a race to salvage the vessel before it is reclaimed by the ocean. Archaeologists and volunteers have extracted parts of the 100-foot-long ship for analysis, hoping to determine its age and origin. The wreck, discovered in an area known for numerous shallow rocks, has attracted the attention of locals and scientists, who are eager to learn more about its mysterious past. A GoFundMe page has been launched to raise money for the recovery, transport, and preservation of the ship, which has captured international attention.

archaeology1 year ago

"Unraveling the Mystery of a 19th Century Shipwreck on Canada's Cape Ray Beach"

A 19th-century shipwreck has washed up on the shores of Newfoundland, Canada, attracting attention from archaeologists and locals. A team rushed to recover parts of the 30-meter long ship before tides take it back to the ocean, extracting wooden planks and metal sheathing for analysis. The wreck, discovered in an area known for numerous shallow rocks, may have been dislodged by Hurricane Fiona in 2022. The archaeologists hope to identify the ship's age and origin from the recovered materials, but it may take months for results.

archaeologyhistory1 year ago

"Centuries-Old Shipwreck Found on Newfoundland Coast Sparks Investigation"

A shipwreck suspected to be from the 1800s has washed up in southwestern Newfoundland, Canada, near J.T. Cheeseman Provincial Park. The large chunk of an old wooden hull and some timbers were discovered by residents, and drone video of the wreckage has been posted to YouTube. Experts believe the shipwreck was likely buried for over a century before being unearthed by storms, and plans are underway to identify the vessel and learn more about its origins.