Archaeologists Uncover Centuries-Old Danish Warship Sunk by Nelson
Divers race to excavate the wreck of the Dannebroge, a Danish warship sunk by Admiral Horatio Nelson over 225 years ago, before it's buried under a new construction site.
In a remarkable discovery, marine archaeologists have uncovered the wreckage of a Danish warship that was sunk over 225 years ago by the legendary British admiral, Horatio Nelson. The Dannebroge, a 19th-century vessel that was part of the Danish fleet, now lies on the seabed of Copenhagen harbour, waiting to be unearthed by a team of divers working against the clock.
The wreck, which has remained hidden beneath the waves for more than two centuries, was discovered by the divers as they conducted a survey of the area in preparation for a new housing development. Working in challenging conditions, with thick sediment and almost zero visibility 15 metres (49 feet) below the surface, the team is now racing to excavate the wreckage before it becomes permanently buried under the construction site.
Quelle: The Guardian
