Overview

• The French Navy’s undersea drone discovered the wreck off Ramatuelle in March when it detected an uncharted anomaly at 2,567 meters below sea level.
• The deepest wreck in French waters, Camarat 4 offers new insights into 16th-century Mediterranean trade networks.
• Archaeologists documented over 200 Ligurian clay jugs, nearly 100 plates, two cauldrons, anchors and six cannons on the seabed.
• Experts say the extreme depth has preserved the cargo in near-pristine condition, protecting it from looting or degradation.
• The Culture Ministry plans to sample key artifacts and create a 3D digital reconstruction with a multidisciplinary team for further study.