Gribshunden shipwreck archaeological discoveries

Overview

Archaeologists investigating the Gribshunden shipwreck, a 15th-century Danish flagship that sank off the coast of Ronneby, Sweden, have recovered significant artifacts. The vessel, which sank following an onboard fire, was identified as the Gribshunden in 2013.

Recent findings include a wooden box attributed to German Landsknechte, mercenaries who served various European rulers. The box contained casting molds, lead plates, and tools used for manufacturing lead bullets for early firearms, providing insight into the logistical organization of weaponry on board.

Researchers also recovered well-preserved fragments of high-quality chainmail featuring riveted metal rings. Additionally, wood samples indicate the oak used in the ship's construction was felled along the Meuse River between 1482 and 1483.

Entities

Florian Huber · Gribshunden · Stockholm University · King Hans · Rolf Warming

Timeline

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Gribshunden shipwreck: Researchers discover rare artifacts off Sweden
Archaeologists exploring the 15th-century Gribshunden shipwreck off Sweden have discovered rare artifacts, including a munitions box and chainmail, providing new insights into historical maritime logistics.
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Gribshunden shipwreck: Munitions box and chainmail discovered
Researchers exploring the 1495 Gribshunden shipwreck off Sweden's coast discovered a munitions box and high-quality riveted chainmail, offering insights into 15th-century military logistics.

Sources

abendblatt.de · ad-hoc-news.de · berliner-kurier.de · ikz-online.de · kurierverlag.de · leinetal24.de · onetz.de · ostseewelle.de · saarbruecker-zeitung.de