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19th century shipwreck leads to a champagne and mineral water treasure
By Jack Aylmer (Anchor), Evan Hummel (Producer), Jake Maslo (Video Editor)
A group of Polish divers announced on Thursday, July 25, that they had discovered champagne bottles within the wreckage of a 19th century ship off of the coast of Sweden in the Baltic Sea. The group of technical divers, who are part of the group BalticTech said they estimate the ship’s wreckage contains more than 100 bottles of champagne as well as wine, mineral water and porcelain bottles.
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Click to see story on rmf24.plBalticTech researchers said that they found the wreckage through sonar and initially thought it was a fishing boat. However, after a two-hour dive by two members of the team, they knew it was something of more significance below. The divers had discovered a 19th century sailing ship in “very good condition.”
The team said that perhaps the most valuable find — or one of the most valuable item during the 19th century — was the mineral water. Researchers said that the water was used for medicinal purposes during the 19th century. The water was believed to cure ailments and possess healing qualities.
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The divers said that they came across around 100 bottles of Selters water, which is made by a German company that is still around today. The stamps on the bottles indicate that the product on the ship was made between 1850 and 1867.
BalticTech also said that the pottery factory that created the bottles the water was held in is still around too. Researchers said that they are in contact with the factory to find out more details about its origins.
The wreckage lies “dozens of miles south of Sweden and outside of Polish territorial and economic waters,” according to the BalticTech team. The group said that it is in touch with the #MARIS Foundation, Södertörn University and with Professor Johan Rönnby, who is reportedly “in charge of all underwater research in Sweden.”
“We have guidelines on how to proceed now and be able to explore the wreck together in the future,” a press release read.
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BalticTech said that it will try to provide more information about the ship wreckage research at the 2024 BalticTech Conference in November. Right now, the group has a 3D model of the ship that can be viewed here.
[JACK AYLMER]
POP THE CHAMPAGNE.
BECAUSE A TEAM OF POLISH DIVERS FOUND PLENTY OF THE BUBBLY AT THE BOTTOM OF THE BALTIC SEA OFF OF THE COAST OF SWEDEN.
THE TEAM DISCOVERED MORE THAN 100 BOTTLES OF CHAMPAGNE WITHIN THE REMAINS OF A 19TH CENTURY SHIPWRECK.
BUT THAT ISN’T THE ONLY BEVERAGE AMONG THE WRECKAGE.
EXPLORERS FOUND THE SHIP TO BE “LOADED TO THE SIDES” WITH WINE, MINERAL WATER AND PORCELAIN AS WELL.
BELIEVE IT OR NOT– THE ALCOHOL WASN’T CONSIDERED THE MOST PRECIOUS TREASURE.
THE MINERAL WATER IN THE CLAY BOTTLES WAS.
BECAUSE OF A BELIEF IN THE WATERS HEALING ABILITIES IN THE 19TH CENTURY– THE WATER BECAME LARGELY EXCLUSIVE TO ROYALTY AND REQUIRED POLICE ESCORTS DURING TRANSPORT.
HISTORIANS SAY THE STAMP ON THE MINERAL WATER COMES FROM THE GERMAN BRAND SELTERS, WHICH IS STILL AROUND TODAY, AS IS THE POTTERY FACTORY WHERE THE WATER WAS BOTTLED.
RESEARCHERS HOPE THE COMPANY CAN SHED LIGHT ON THE SHIP’S HISTORY.
THE DIVERS SAY SONAR LED THEM TO THE VESSEL– WHICH WAS FIRST BELIEVED TO BE A FISHING BOAT
FURTHER INSPECTION REVEALED A 19TH CENTURY SAILING SHIP IN “VERY GOOD CONDITION.”
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Corker of a find: Shipwreck in Baltic brims with crates of champagne
Click to see story on The GuardianOne hundred unopened bottles of champagne found in 19th century Baltic Sea wreck
Click to see story on The IndependentSunken treasure: Is the champagne nestled in a 19th-century shipwreck still fit for a toast? – Seymour Tribune
Click to see story on Associated Press NewsSunken treasure: Is the champagne nestled in a 19th-century shipwreck still fit for a toast?
Click to see story on abc News‘We have a treasure’: Divers discover shipwreck with 19th century Champagne
Click to see story on The Washington PostSunken treasure: Is the champagne nestled in a 19th-century shipwreck still fit for a toast?
Click to see story on Star TribuneSweden: Divers from Poland apparently find wreck with champagne bottles in the Baltic Sea
Click to see story on Spiegelfantak.ro: Treasure discovered at the bottom of the Baltic Sea. What divers found on board a ship from the 19th century – Hotnews.ro
Click to see story on Hot NewsA 19th-century shipwreck filled with champagne discovered in the Baltic Sea by divers
Click to see story on France Info100 bottles of champagne found in 19th Century shipwreck
Click to see story on BBC NewsSunken treasure: Is the champagne nestled in a 19th-century shipwreck still fit for a toast?
Click to see story on CTV NewsSunken treasure: Is the champagne nestled in a 19th-century shipwreck still fit for a toast?
Click to see story on KIFISunken treasure: Is the champagne nestled in a 19th-century shipwreck still fit for a toast?
Click to see story on KVIASunken treasure: Is the champagne nestled in a 19th-century shipwreck still fit for a toast?
Click to see story on Winnipeg Free PressSunken treasure: Is the champagne nestled in a 19th-century shipwreck still fit for a toast?
Click to see story on WPLGSunken treasure: Is the champagne nestled in a 19th-century shipwreck still fit for a toast?
Click to see story on WKMGSunken treasure: Is the champagne nestled in a 19th-century shipwreck still fit for a toast?
Click to see story on Click on DetroitPolish divers are amazed by the objects found in a wreck at the bottom of the Baltic Sea. “This has never happened to me before.”
Click to see story on Digi 24Polish divers find shipwreck with 19th-century wine
Click to see story on Notes from PolandIn the Baltic Sea, a ship from 19 years ago is found, full of champagne bottles.
Click to see story on Lietuvos Radijas ir TelevizijaSunken 19th century ship found with Champagne cargo off Swedish coast
Click to see story on Irish IndependentA 19th-century shipwreck with over 100 champagne bottles found in the Baltic Sea.
Click to see story on abcThe wrecks found off Öland: Ship full of 19th century champagne
Click to see story on Dagens Nyheter.Divers find 100 bottles of ‘royal’ champagne on 19th-century shipwreck
Click to see story on 9NewsSunken treasure: Is the champagne nestled in a 19th-century shipwreck still fit for a toast?
Click to see story on Winnipeg SunSunken treasure: Is the champagne nestled in a 19th-century shipwreck still fit for a toast?
Click to see story on Republican-AmericanDaring Baltic Sea Dive Reveals Shipwreck Stash Of 19th Century Champagne And Wine
Click to see story on The Daily Caller100 Champagne Bottles Discovered in 19th Century Shipwreck
Click to see story on Sputnik Globe [🇷🇺-affiliated]Shipwreck Yields Liquid Gold: 100 Bottles of Champagne
Click to see story on Greek ReporterTreasure Hunt: 1800s Shipwreck Laden With Champagne Found
Click to see story on BreitbartRight
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Sunken 19th century ship found with Champagne cargo off Swedish coast
Click to see story on Shropshire StarDivers find over 100 bottles of champagne in a shipwreck at the bottom of the Baltic Sea
Click to see story on Het Belang van LimburgDivers find over 100 bottles of champagne in a shipwreck at the bottom of the Baltic Sea
Click to see story on Het NieuwsbladDiscovery of shipwreck filled with precious 19th century champagne
Click to see story on Thanh NiênSunken treasure: Is the champagne nestled in a 19th-century shipwreck still fit for a toast?
Click to see story on My Mother LodePolish divers found the “treasure”. The wreck of a 19th century ship is littered with bottles of champagne
Click to see story on iDNES.czDivers discover Baltic Sea shipwreck — and enjoy sparkling cargo
Click to see story on stern.deDiscovery of Polish divers at the bottom of the Baltic Sea. Sunken sailboat full of champagne bottles
Click to see story on Rzeczpospolita100 bottles of champagne were found in a 19th century shipwreck off the coast of Sweden
Click to see story on telex.huBaltic Sea: The hold of a ship in a shipwreck dating back to the 19th century filled with champagne crates
Click to see story on in.grTreasure from shipwreck in the Baltic Sea: champagne and mineral water discovered
Click to see story on Schweizer Radio und Fernsehen (SRF)…19th century shipwreck discovered, with hold full of champagne
Click to see story on Naftemporiki100 bottles of unopened champagne were found on a sunken ship of the 19th century
Click to see story on Blikk.huSunken treasure: Is the champagne nestled in a 19th-century shipwreck still fit for a toast? – The Morning Sun
Click to see story on Morning Sun“We have a treasure.” A mid-19th century wreck found in the Baltic, the ship is loaded with champagne
Click to see story on Aktuálně.cz – Víte, co se právě děje…Champagne-filled shipwreck found by Polish divers
Click to see story on eNCAThe unexpected discovery of Polish divers at the bottom of the Baltic Sea. “It never happened to me before”
Click to see story on Stirile Pro TVA sunken 19th century sailboat found off the coast of Sweden, containing 100 bottles of expensive champagne
Click to see story on babel.uaMore than 100 bottles of champagne found in 19th century shipwreck in Baltic Sea
Click to see story on Express USCenturies-old champagne found on shipwreck in Baltic Sea – Radio Sweden
Click to see story on Sveriges RadioDivers discover over 100 unopened bottles of champagne and wine inside a 19th-century shipwreck
Click to see story on BreezyScrollDivers from Poland discovered a crate of champagne at the bottom of the Baltic Sea.
Click to see story on n1info.rsTreasure of a hundred bottles of champagne found at the bottom of the Baltic Sea.
Click to see story on charter97.orgBaltic Sea. Cases of champagne found by chance on a 19th century shipwreck
Click to see story on estrepublicain.frThe wreck of a 19th century ship was discovered in the Baltic Sea. Divers were shocked when they saw what was inside.
Click to see story on antena3.roPoles discovered a 19th century wreck at the bottom of the Baltic Sea. Amazing what they found inside!
Click to see story on fakt.plChampagne bottles found on a 19th-century wreck
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