Ocean Wreckage: Ships as Silent Histories
Shipwrecks lie across the ocean floor, each carrying a fragment of human history. When a ship sinks, its hull, cargo and sometimes personal items settle on the seabed. These wrecks offer a direct link to past voyages, trade and ordinary lives.Marine researchers and experienced divers treat wrecks as underwater archives. By documenting remains and materials, they learn about shipbuilding, trade rou...More
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