Overview

• Archaeologists have conclusively identified the wreckage of the HMS Tyger, a British warship that sank off the coast of Florida in 1742.
• The HMS Tyger was originally built in 1647 and was involved in the War of Jenkins' Ear between Britain and Spain.
• The shipwreck was first discovered in 1993, but recent research provided definitive evidence of its identity.
• Survivors of the wreck endured 66 days marooned on Garden Key, constructing fortifications and makeshift vessels for escape.
• The discovery underscores the importance of preservation and the potential for future archaeological breakthroughs.