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Discovery of 1864 shipwreck off Dover

Overview

Belgian diver Stefan Panis and colleague Eddie Houzi discovered the wreck of the wooden sailing ship Mindoro off the coast of Dover, England. The vessel sank in 1864 following a collision while transporting colonial cargo and supplies for a British army regiment en route to Vancouver.

The discovery includes a cache of approximately 20 to 24 glass bottles bearing the Guinness logo. Researchers believe the contents may have been preserved by the high pressure, lack of light, and low temperatures of approximately 4°C at the wreck site. Scientists are currently investigating whether the beer remains potable or if seawater has penetrated the corks.

In response to the find, microbiologists from KU Leuven University in Belgium have launched ‘Project Jurassic Beer’. The team is analyzing samples to potentially recover complete DNA from the yeast, which could allow for a small-scale recreation of the exact 1864 recipe. While experts caution that the original flavor may be a ‘moving target’ due to the presence of live yeast, researchers are collaborating with Guinness archives to identify the specific ingredients and processes used during that era.

Entities

Stefan Panis · Dover · Guinness · KU Leuven · Dover, United Kingdom

Timeline

  1. 6 days ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Guinness beer bottle from 1864 discovered in UK shipwreck

    Divers off the coast of Dover discovered a 162-year-old Guinness beer bottle in a shipwreck. Researchers are now analyzing samples to see if the liquid is potable or if the original recipe can be recreated.

  2. 8 days ago

    [CULTURE] 8 sources
    Guinness discovery in 1864 shipwreck sparks recipe recreation attempt

    Scientists and divers are working to recreate a 162-year-old Guinness recipe after discovering preserved bottles in an 1864 shipwreck off the English coast.

  3. 9 days ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Belgian diver uncovers 162‑year‑old beer and gin bottles in 1864 wreck off Dover

    Belgian diver Stef Panis found a sealed crate of 162‑year‑old Ginis London beer and gin bottles, plus other artifacts, in the 1864 Mindoro wreck off Dover on 8 August 2026.

Sources

bigportal.ba · bursahakimiyet.com.tr · cyclades24.gr · e-thessalia.gr · kalevamedias.com · metro.co.uk · newstalk.ie · nypost.com · vijesti.ba · waarmaarraar.nl · whiskeyriff.com · yenicaggazetesi.com.tr

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