The wreck found in Croatia dates back to the 12th century

(ANSA) - TRIESTE, 02 AGO - The wreck found last year off the coast of Umag (Croatia) could date back to the 12th century.
    This can be seen from the first data that emerged during the archaeological campaign coordinated by the Umag civic museum which involved an international team of expert underwater and naval archaeologists. The research, started in 2022, was concentrated along the southern side of the Sipar peninsula (Croatia): on that occasion two breakwaters were identified and, in the center of the body of water, the presence of a lighthouse was hypothesized; it was this discovery that gave impetus to future research, which in 2023 led to the identification of the remains just two meters from the seabed.
    The preserved part of the hull measures approximately 6x2 meters and is made up of elements of the bottom and one of the two sides of the boat. No cargo on board, probably already recovered in the past.
    The research was conducted by the Universities of Split (Croatia) and Udine. "The study of a complex machine such as a wooden boat is always a challenge - commented the UniUd teacher, Massimo Capulli - and doing it on the few remains preserved in a submerged environment makes it even more educational" for the students of Friulian university.
    Analysis on the wreck were financed by the Ministry of Culture and Media of the Republic of Croatia and the City of Umag. (ANSA).