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New York Post
13-07-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Workers discover 18th-century vessel in medieval ‘Game of Thrones' city
Workers installing a water pipeline in Croatia made an unexpected discovery, unearthing the remains of an 18th-century wooden boat. The discovery was made this spring in the southern Croatian city of Dubrovnik, a medieval locale famous for being a filming site for the HBO series 'Game of Thrones.' Advertisement The wreck was found in Dubrovnik's Old Town harbor. Ivan Bukelic told Bulgarian television network NOVA TV that he uncovered the wooden structure back in April. The undersea builder was working on a water pipeline at the time. The boat was embedded in the seabed, approximately 30 inches beneath the ocean floor. Advertisement 'I can now say I discovered a boat [in] the Old Town Dubrovnik,' Bukelic was quoted as saying. 4 Remains of an 18th-century wooden boat were found in the town of Dubrovnik, a filming site for 'Game of Thrones.' AP Marine archaeologist Irena Radić Rossi confirmed that the boat was over 225 years old. 'We still cannot speak of the type of vessel or its dimensions, but we can say for certain, based on the results of radiocarbon analysis, that it was from the late 18th century,' she said. Advertisement 4 The boat was embedded in the seabed, about 30 inches beneath the ocean floor. NOVA TV via The Associated Press Rossi added that the remains are being protected for further examination. 'We must protect it for the future,' the expert stressed. 4 An undersea builder was working on a water pipeline at the time when the boat was found. AP Advertisement Shipwreck discoveries, while exciting, are not entirely unheard of in Europe — where dozens have been found or identified so far this year. This spring, excavators uncovered a centuries-old shipwreck in an unlikely place in Spain: a former fish market. 4 Marine archaeologist Irena Radić Rossi says the boat was over 225 years old. NOVA TV via The Associated Press Weeks later, an archaeologist announced that he had discovered the likely remains of the Recovery, an 18th-century treasure ship that was lost off the coast of Wexford, Ireland, around 240 years ago.
Fox News
13-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Fox News
Workers discover 18th-century vessel while installing pipeline in medieval 'Game of Thrones' city
Workers installing a water pipeline in Croatia made an unexpected discovery, unearthing the remains of an 18th-century wooden boat. The discovery was made this spring in the southern Croatian city of Dubrovnik, a medieval locale famous for being a filming site for the HBO series "Game of Thrones." The wreck was found in Dubrovnik's Old Town harbor. Ivan Bukelic told Bulgarian television network NOVA TV that he uncovered the wooden structure back in April. The undersea builder was working on a water pipeline at the time. The boat was embedded in the seabed, approximately 30 inches beneath the ocean floor. "I can now say I discovered a boat [in] the Old Town Dubrovnik," Bukelic was quoted as saying. Marine archaeologist Irena Radić Rossi confirmed that the boat was over 225 years old. "We still cannot speak of the type of vessel or its dimensions, but we can say for certain, based on the results of radiocarbon analysis, that it was from the late 18th century," she said. Rossi added that the remains are being protected for further examination. "We must protect it for the future," the expert stressed. Shipwreck discoveries, while exciting, are not entirely unheard of in Europe — where dozens have been found or identified so far this year. This spring, excavators uncovered a centuries-old shipwreck in an unlikely place in Spain: a former fish market. Weeks later, an archaeologist announced that he had discovered the likely remains of the Recovery, an 18th-century treasure ship that was lost off the coast of Wexford, Ireland, around 240 years ago. The Associated Press contributed reporting.
The Independent
25-06-2025
- The Independent
Diver makes remarkable discovery near Dubrovnik's stone walls
An 18th-century boat was discovered by chance near the medieval city of Dubrovnik, Croatia. Ivan Bukelic, a diver and undersea builder, found the wooden structure buried in the seabed while working on a water pipeline in Dubrovnik 's old port in April. Radiocarbon analysis confirmed that the vessel dates back to the late 18th century, though its specific type and dimensions are yet to be determined. The remains of the boat have been protected for further examination, with marine archaeologist Irena Radić Rossi stating the aim is to continue research and protect it for the future. Dubrovnik, a UNESCO-protected heritage site and former key trade port, is known for its historical significance and as a popular tourist destination after being featured in HBO 's Game of Thrones series.
CTV News
25-06-2025
- Entertainment
- CTV News
18th-century sunken boat discovered by chance under sea in Croatia's famous city of Dubrovnik
In this frame grab made from video, diver Toni Kuran swims by the wreck of a sunken 18th-century boat after it was discovered by chance in April near the stone walls of Croatia's medieval city of Dubrovnik, Croatia, Tuesday, June 24, 2025. (Nova TV via AP) DUBROVNIK, Croatia — A sunken 18th-century boat has been discovered by chance near the majestic stone walls of Croatia's medieval city of Dubrovnik. Ivan Bukelic was working on a water pipeline in Dubrovnik's old port back in April when he found a wooden structure buried in the seabed. 'I can now say I discovered a boat at the Old Town Dubrovnik,' Bukelic, who is a diver and undersea builder from Dubrovnik, said. He added the vessel was some 60-80 centimetres (23-31 inches) under the sea bottom. A key trade port in the Adriatic Sea in medieval times, Dubrovnik has been declared a UNESCO protected heritage site. It attracts huge crowds of tourists, especially during the summer, and is also known as a filming site for HBO's Game of Thrones series. The remains of the boat in Dubrovnik's old port have been protected for further examination. 'We still cannot speak of the type of vessel or its dimensions but we can say for certain, based on the results of radiocarbon analysis that it was from late 18th century,' marine archaeologist Irena Radić Rossi said. Radić Rossi said the aim is to continue with the research in cooperation with Croatia's Ministry of Culture: 'We must protect it for the future.'
The Independent
25-06-2025
- The Independent
Sunken 18th-century ship discovered by chance off famed Game of Thrones filming spot
An 18th-century boat has been discovered by chance near the majestic stone walls of Croatia 's medieval city of Dubrovnik. The remarkable discovery was made in April by Ivan Bukelic, who was working on a water pipeline in Dubrovnik's old port when he stumbled upon a wooden structure buried in the seabed. 'I can now say I discovered a boat at the Old Town Dubrovnik,' Bukelic, who is a diver and undersea builder from Dubrovnik, said. He said the vessel was some 60 to 80 centimetres (23-31 inches) under the sea bottom. A key trade port in the Adriatic Sea in medieval times, Dubrovnik has been declared a UNESCO- protected heritage site. It attracts huge crowds of tourists, especially during the summer, and is also known as a filming site for HBO 's Game of Thrones series. The remains of the boat in Dubrovnik's old port have been protected for further examination. 'We still cannot speak of the type of vessel or its dimensions, but we can say for certain, based on the results of radiocarbon analysis, that it was from the late 18th century,' marine archaeologist Irena Radić Rossi said. Radić Rossi said the aim is to continue with the research in cooperation with Croatia's Ministry of Culture. 'We must protect it for the future,' she said. Dubrovnik is a prime example of the effects of mass tourism, a global phenomenon in which the increase in people travelling means standout sites, particularly small ones, get overwhelmed by crowds. In 2017, local authorities announced a 'Respect the City' plan that limits the number of tourists from cruise ships to a maximum of 4,000 at any one time during the day. On a typical day in 2018, about eight cruise ships anchored at the town of 2,500 people, each dumping some 2,000 tourists into the streets.
