19th-Century Shipwreck Discovered on Newfoundland Coast

Post-tropical storm Fiona suspected to have dislodged the vessel; origin and history under investigation.

A mysterious 80ft shipwreck, thought to be from the 19th century, has washed up on the shores of Cape Ray, Newfoundland, possibly dislodged by post-tropical storm Fiona.
The ship's construction, featuring wooden dowels and copper pegs, suggests it was built in the 19th century, possibly in Europe.
Neil Burgess, president of the Shipwreck Preservation Society of Newfoundland and Labrador, believes the ship was freed by coastal erosion and storm damage.
A government team has been dispatched to assess and preserve the wreck, amid concerns it could be damaged by souvenir hunters or further weather events.
The discovery has sparked widespread speculation and research into the ship's origins, turning the local community's Facebook page into a hub of maritime knowledge exchange.