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Gribshunden shipwreck: Munitions box and chainmail discovered
An international research team has uncovered significant artifacts from the wreck of the Gribshunden, a warship that sank in 1495 off the coast of Ronneby, Sweden. The vessel served as the flagship for Danish King John I and is considered one of the best-preserved shipwrecks from the late 15th century.
Key discoveries include a wooden box believed to belong to German Landsknechte, mercenaries who served various European rulers. The box contains casting molds, lead plates, and tools used for manufacturing lead bullets for early firearms, providing insight into the logistical organization of onboard weaponry.
Additionally, researchers found exceptionally well-preserved fragments of a high-quality chainmail near the box. The mail features riveted metal rings rather than simple bent rings, indicating sophisticated craftsmanship. The wreck, located at a depth of ten meters, was documented using photogrammetric techniques to create precise spatial models.
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Florian Huber · Gribshunden · King John I · Rolf Warming · Stockholm University
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- [● 5 SOURCES] The Gribshunden was the flagship of Danish King John I. www.ostseewelle.de · www.kurierverlag.de · www.leinetal24.de · www.ad-hoc-news.de · www.onetz.de
- [● 5 SOURCES] The munitions box likely belonged to German Landsknechte on board. www.ostseewelle.de · www.kurierverlag.de · www.leinetal24.de · www.ad-hoc-news.de · www.onetz.de
- [● 5 SOURCES] The Gribshunden sank in 1495 off the coast of Ronneby, Sweden. www.ostseewelle.de · www.kurierverlag.de · www.leinetal24.de · www.ad-hoc-news.de · www.onetz.de
- [● 5 SOURCES] Fragments of a high-quality chainmail with riveted rings were found near the box. www.ostseewelle.de · www.kurierverlag.de · www.leinetal24.de · www.ad-hoc-news.de · www.onetz.de
- [● 5 SOURCES] The wreck is located at a depth of ten meters. www.ostseewelle.de · www.kurierverlag.de · www.leinetal24.de · www.ad-hoc-news.de · www.onetz.de
- [● 5 SOURCES] A wooden box containing casting molds, lead plates, and tools for making bullets was discovered. www.ostseewelle.de · www.kurierverlag.de · www.leinetal24.de · www.ad-hoc-news.de · www.onetz.de
- [● 5 SOURCES] The team used photogrammetric documentation to map the wreck. www.ostseewelle.de · www.kurierverlag.de · www.leinetal24.de · www.ad-hoc-news.de · www.onetz.de
- [○ 1 SOURCE] This is the second chainmail found in the Gribshunden wreck. www.ad-hoc-news.de