Norway Recovers Rare 18th-Century Treasure from Shipwreck in Skagerrak Sea
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- •An 18th-century shipwreck with Chinese porcelain and European goods was discovered in the Skagerrak Sea off Norway.
- •The wreck lies at a depth of 600 meters and is believed to have sunk around the mid-1700s.
- •Recovered items include porcelain bowls, goblets, textiles, grain, and chandelier parts.
- •Norway’s Minister of Climate and Environment called the find “extraordinary” and scientifically valuable.
- •The Norwegian Maritime Museum is leading the investigation to uncover the ship’s origin and history.
- •The discovery highlights advancements in underwater archaeology and maritime trade history.
- •Ongoing research aims to preserve and analyze the artifacts for future studies.
Oslo, June 1, 2026 – A remarkable underwater discovery has been made in the Skagerrak Sea, off the southern coast of Norway. A team of archaeologists from the Norwegian Maritime Museum has recovered a rich trove of artifacts from an 18th-century shipwreck, including Chinese porcelain, European-made goods, textiles, grain, and parts of chandeliers. The find is being described as extraordinary and of significant scientific value, marking a major advancement in underwater archaeology.
