400-year-old shipwreck found during pipeline survey in Germany’s Bay of Greifswald
In 2023, in preparation for the construction of an underwater gas pipeline, divers were sent to clear a cluster of anomalies in the Bay of Greifswald, a sheltered lagoon in northern Germany. But as they dove deeper into the murky depths, they discovered things they had not expected: shoe soles, pull
Archaeological Discovery in Greifswald
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Project Origin: The shipwreck was discovered during a 2023 underwater pipeline construction survey.
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Site Location: The vessel was identified within the Bay of Greifswald, a northern German lagoon.
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Vessel Age: Preliminary analysis identifies the wreckage as dating back approximately 400 years.
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Site Findings: Divers recovered artifacts including shoe soles as part of the anomaly investigation.
Operational and Research Implications
Ongoing survey work necessitated the identification and clearing of underwater anomalies.
The discovery provides historical data regarding maritime activity in the Bay of Greifswald.
Discovery Background
Why were divers in the Bay of Greifswald? ▾
They were conducting a survey to clear anomalies in preparation for underwater gas pipeline construction.
What items were found at the site? ▾
Divers discovered a 400-year-old shipwreck and artifacts such as shoe soles.
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