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In 1945, the royal flagship "Gribshunden" sank off the coast of Sweden. This majestic ship was commanded by the Danish King John I. According to Arkeonews, a team of researchers led by Professor Johan Rennby and PhD student Rolf Valming managed to discover new artifacts during the survey of the ship.
The team left for the trip at the end of spring 2023. Researchers used underwater cameras and photogrammetric 3D technology to examine the royal flagship. The most interesting find was a wooden chest with silicon fragments. Apparently, in the Middle Ages, they were used as buckshot. In addition to the debris, the chest contained stone molds for casting bullets and lead plates.
According to the researchers, it is most likely that the found artifacts belonged to German mercenaries. Mapping the wreckage of the ship scattered on the seabed allowed scientists to get an idea of its superstructure.
The analysis of chain mail fragments found among the wreckage of the royal flagship showed that there are traces of complex repairs on them. This suggests that the armor has seen quite a few battles. During a previous dive with Professor Johan Rennby, the researchers discovered a firearm on the seabed.
