Centuries-old shipwrecks discovered in S’pore waters; artefacts to be displayed in museums

via Straits Times, 16 June 2021: Two shipwrecks found in Singapore waters found by archaeologists in Singapore – one from the 14th century and another from the 18th century.

Two shipwrecks – one dating possibly to the 14th century and the other to the 18th – have been excavated within Singapore’s waters – a first for the nation and a ground-breaking development for its maritime heritage.

Both wrecks, bearing Chinese ceramics as their primary cargo, were found in the waters off Pedra Branca, a rocky outcrop surrounded by shallow waters where ships throughout history have come to grief.

The plan is to display the artefacts in museums here from the end of this year.

Source: Centuries-old shipwrecks discovered in S’pore waters; artefacts to be displayed in museums, Singapore News & Top Stories – The Straits Times

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