Divers claim they have uncovered a huge clue after decades of searching
by Sam Creed, General News Reporter
Published: May 27, 2025
A BRITISH ship filled with “rare treasure” that disappeared centuries ago may finally have been discovered off the coast of Ireland.
The Recovery was transporting priceless cargo from Italy to Dublin when it mysteriously sank in 1787, killing six crew members.
Following decades of hunting, part of the historic vessel has been identified by divers in Wexford, southeast Ireland, after its rudder was picked up by sonar.
Edmond O’Byrne, who’s leading the effort, said: “At first I thought it was a torpedo, because the image would be slightly distorted on the side-scan sonar.
“When we went down, it turned out to be a 20-foot-long rudder covered in copper sheet.
Read the full article on The Sun:
https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/35137295/mystery-lost-british-treasure-ship-priceless-solved/
