The wreckage was discovered about 20 nautical miles off the Swedish coast.
A team of divers discovered a 19th-century shipwreck off the coast of Sweden that was "loaded to the sides" with historical artifacts – including 100 bottles of champagne.
The shipwreck was discovered in the Baltic Sea, about 20 nautical miles off the Swedish coast, by a team of Polish technical divers from the group Baltictech.
Historians determined that the stamp on the mineral water, which hails from the German brand Selters, was produced between 1850 and 1867, according to Stachura, who has been in contact with the brand, which is still in business. "The pottery factory into which the water was bottled also exists, and we are in contact with them to find out more details," Stachura said.When the team initially spotted the wreck via sonar on July 11, they believed it was a fishing boat, according to Stachura.
For now, the shipwreck remains in the Baltic Sea outside of economic waters, according to Stachura, who is collaborating regarding the wreck with the Marie-Stella-Maris Foundation, Södertörn University, and Professor Johan Rönnby, who is in charge of all underwater research in Sweden.
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