Discovered wreck from the Middle Ages in Barcelona

Further finds have already been made in the area – so an air has already been hiding for the Spanish Civil War. At the beginning of April this year, the old shipwreck was published – this probably declined during a storm in the 15th or 16th century when this part was still flooded.

The wreck is ten meters long, three meters wide and crossed by more than 30 curved wooden frames. It was discovered at a depth of five meters below sea level. The ship was held together by both wood and iron nails- very typical of boats from the Middle Ages from the mid-15th century in the Mediterranean Sea.

“We thought that on this point, near the harbor and the artificial stone Kais, which protected the harbor and was a working area in the 15th and 16th centuries, archaeological bootresiduen could be found,” said senior archaeologist Santi Palacios. “Two years later we were lucky to find a boat.”

Wrack must be kept moist
The still preserved wood is very sensitive – it should not dry out and must be covered with the sand in which it was for centuries to prevent further decline. “The wood must be kept moist to get it in good condition,” said restorer Delia Eguiluz. “If we transport it, we have to dismantle it little by little so that we can continue our research.”

The wreck is now brought to one where it is treated with water -soluble laundry to strengthen and maintain the structure. Researchers hope to provide information about the boat building in the Middle Ages.