Overview

• Croatia’s Ministry of Culture officially secured the wreck site on June 25 to safeguard ongoing marine archaeological research
• Marine archaeologist Irena Radić Rossi led radiocarbon tests confirming the wooden vessel dates back to the late 18th century
• Underwater construction worker Ivan Bukelic uncovered the half-buried hull in April while inspecting a pipeline three feet beneath Dubrovnik’s seabed
• Experts have yet to determine the ship’s class or dimensions and will conduct detailed excavations and measurements in coming weeks
• The discovery lies within Dubrovnik’s UNESCO World Heritage Site, underscoring the city’s medieval maritime heritage and appeal to visitors