An ancient shipwreck, formerly known as the “Unidentified Wreck off Eastbourne”, was discovered in 2019 off the coast of the county of Sussex in southern England. Scientists recently identified it as the former Dutch warship Klein Hollandia.
The ship, built in 1656 and owned by the Admiralty of Rotterdam, took part in all major battles of the Second Anglo-Dutch War (1663-1667) from 1665 to 1667 and sank off the coast of England in 1672. It was discovered there in 2019 about 32 meters below the surface of the water.
Researcher: “Condition is remarkable”
Since then, specialists from Historic England, the Netherlands Cultural Heritage Agency and the Nautical Archeology Society have worked to identify the wreck. They used pieces from the wreckage, used tree ring analysis and did archival research. According to the researchers, the condition of the wreck of the Klein Hollandia is remarkable.
Remains found on the sea floor include much of the wooden hull, cannons, Italian marble tiles and pottery. The tiles come from quarries in the Apuan Alps near Carrara in Italy. They were destined for the Netherlands and should have been used to build stately homes, the researchers said.
“Can identify the ship for sure”
According to Mark Beattie-Edwards, executive director of the Nautical Archeology Society, the ship’s cannons, carved marble tiles and pottery finds would clearly indicate it was a Dutch ship returning from Italy. “Now, after four years of research and investigation, we have been able to identify the ship with certainty,” he explained.
England’s Minister for Art and Heritage, Lord Parkinson of Whitley Bay, said the identification “gives a glimpse back to the 17th century, allowing us to learn more about the maritime history of the time and discover treasures dating back hundreds of years.” to exist.” of years “under water for years”.
Source: Krone
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