Near the coast of Canada, a ship has emerged that could be over 200 years old
The massive hull of an ancient ship, likely dating back to the 19th century, recently surfaced upside-down off the coast of Cape Ray, Newfoundland. The wreck has piqued the interest and fascination of local residents who are eager to uncover who might have been on board and the circumstances surrounding its sinking.
On January 20, 21-year-old Gordon Blackmore, who was seabird hunting, noticed a long shadow underwater near the beach. He informed his mother, who subsequently sent emails to various recipients, including the Memorial University Maritime Historical Archives and even the Prime Minister, as reported by CTV News.
"It's amazing, there's no other word for it. I'm just curious if they can identify the ship, determine its age, and if there were any lost souls aboard," said Wanda Blackmore in an interview.
Neil Burgess, president of the Newfoundland and Labrador Shipwreck Preservation Society, believes the ship was built in the 1800s. His conclusion is based on several findings, including:
- Wooden dowels used as nails in wooden ships from that era.
- Copper pegs, each over two centimeters wide, used to fasten the hull planks.
- The hull's length is approximately 24 meters, indicating that the ship was likely even longer.
"It was quite an impressive sailing ship, larger than a schooner, I believe. If its hull is made of oak, it was not likely built in North America," the expert said.
It is believed to be just one of thousands of shipwrecks in the region. Perhaps the reason the sailboat surfaced was the post-tropical storm Fiona, which devastated about 100 homes and eroded the coastline in 2022.
