More than 100 historic shipwrecks identified at key global shipping route, many at risk
Over 100 historic shipwrecks have been identified in the Bay of Gibraltar, a key maritime passage between the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea. The wrecks, discovered by Project Herakles, span from the 5th century B.C. to World War II and include Roman, medieval, and 20th-century vessels. Researchers warn many of these sites are at risk and require urgent preservation efforts.
- ▪Project Herakles, a collaboration between the University of Cádiz and the University of Granada, identified over 150 underwater archaeological sites in the Bay of Gibraltar.
- ▪The shipwrecks include 23 Roman ships, four medieval vessels, and the remains of a 1930s aircraft.
- ▪Prior to 2019, only four underwater sites were known in the area; now more than 150 have been documented.
- ▪Felipe Cerezo Andreo of the University of Cádiz emphasized the systematic, years-long effort behind the discoveries.
- ▪The findings highlight the Bay of Gibraltar’s long-standing role as a critical global shipping route.
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Discovery More than 100 historic shipwrecks identified at key global shipping route, many at risk Vessels range from 5th century BC Phoenician ships to World War II-era wrecks in Bay of Gibraltar By Andrea Margolis Fox News Published May 4, 2026 6:00am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Man, grandson discover possible 19th-century shipwreck in Florida A Florida man says he and his grandson found wooden remains of a possible 19th-century shipwreck in the Gulf Coast village of Aripeka. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Over 100 historic shipwrecks have been uncovered at a strategic maritime gateway — and researchers warn they may be at risk of fading away.
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