12 perfect shipwrecks found in baltic sea, oldest 800 years

[Confusious]

AP) A dozen centuries-old shipwrecks - some of them unusually well-preserved - have been found in the Baltic sea by a gas company building an underwater pipeline between Russia and Germany, Swedish experts said Tuesday.

The oldest wreck probably dates back to medieval times and could be up to 800 years old, while the others are likely from the 17th to 19th centuries, said Peter Norman, of Sweden's National Heritage Board.

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[Uncle Joe]

1. Fascinating time capsules.

Thanks for the thread, Confusious.

[Confusious]

2. NP

Maybe they can save them like the "Vassa"

It would be sooooooooooooooooo cool to see them.

[asdjrocky]

3. What a great story, thanks.

This is why I love DU.

[malaise]

4. Wonderful news

Thanks

[pleah]

5. K&R Cool!

[applegrove]

6. I look forward to reading about it.