Image Credit: Cadiz Directo
By Mark Milligan
A remarkable underwater archaeological discovery in the Bay of Cádiz has revealed the remains of a 17th-century vessel carrying artillery and silver, shedding new light on smuggling networks and maritime trade in the Atlantic world.
Marine archaeologists have documented the recovery of 27 cannons and 18 silver ingots from a shipwreck uncovered during dredging works linked to Cádiz’s expanding container port. The site is considered one of the most significant underwater finds in Andalusian waters in recent years.
The investigation has been led by Ernesto Toboso Suárez and Josefa Martí Solano of the Centre for Underwater Archaeology at the Andalusian Institute of Historical Heritage, together with specialists from Gerión Arqueología. Their findings were presented at the First Ibero-American Congress of Nautical and Underwater Archaeology.
For now, the wreck has been given the provisional designation “Delta I” while researchers continue efforts to identify the vessel.
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https://www.heritagedaily.com/2026/05/sunken-treasure-ship-found-off-cadiz-with-27-cannons-and-silver-cargo/158135
