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Divers have made a historic discovery in Lakshadweep. They found the wreck of a European warship from the 17th or 18th century. The wreckage was found near Kalpe Island on the western coast of the archipelago. It is noteworthy that the wreck was discovered when divers were searching for marine life in the area. Researchers believe that this warship could belong to the Portuguese, Dutch or British Empire.
Could be a battleship!
It is believed that this kind of discovery has been made for the first time in this area. The shipwreck is still being studied and more information is being gathered about its history. However, studies have now shown that this wreck may be linked to maritime conflicts in the 17th and 18th centuries… specifically the battle for dominance over the trade route between the Middle East and Sri Lanka at that time. The presence of a cannon in the wreck and its size suggest that it must have been a warship. The ship was made of a mixture of iron and wood.
the breakthrough!
Marine researchers said that when they found the wreck they did not know it was a warship. Shortly afterwards a cannon and an anchor were also found there, making it clear that this could be an important discovery.
What do scientists say?
Marine researchers said that when they found the wreck they did not know it was a warship. Shortly afterwards a cannon and an anchor were also found there, making it clear that this could be an important discovery. Idris Babu, scientist of the Department of Science and Technology and guide of the diving group, said that this kind of debris had never been seen in this area before. He also said that the ship will be about 50-60 meters long. The East India Company used ironclad ships on this trade route in the 17th and 18th centuries. Now underwater archaeological studies will be required to get more information about this wreck.