The dropping sea levels in the Baltic have exposed a 17th-century wreck of a Swedish ship in Stockholm, revealing significant archaeological findings.
Archaeologists in Sweden have rediscovered the remains of a 17th-century shipwreck in the heart of Stockholm due to unprecedented low water levels in the Baltic Sea. The wreck, with visible wooden planks of the ship's hull, has become an important archaeological site, providing insights into Sweden's naval history. According to Jim Hansson, an archaeologist from Vrak, the museum of shipwrecks in Stockholm, the ship was intentionally sunk by the Swedish navy around 1640, likely to serve as a foundation for a new bridge nearby on Kastellholmen island. This discovery highlights not only the historical significance of the Swedish navy during that period but also the impact of climate change and environmental shifts on maritime archaeology.
