Wreck of The Gloucester found
Posted: June 10th, 2022, 10:19 am
Shipwreck The Gloucester hailed most important since Mary Rose
BBC News
The discovery of a shipwrecked warship that sank while carrying a future King has been hailed the most important maritime find since the Mary Rose.
"The Gloucester ran aground off the coast of Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, in 1682, nearly killing the Duke of York, who became King James II of England.
The find, which was discovered by divers in 2007, has only just been revealed due to security reasons.
Maritime expert Prof Claire Jowitt said it was of "international importance"."
BBC News
The discovery of a shipwrecked warship that sank while carrying a future King has been hailed the most important maritime find since the Mary Rose.
"The Gloucester ran aground off the coast of Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, in 1682, nearly killing the Duke of York, who became King James II of England.
The find, which was discovered by divers in 2007, has only just been revealed due to security reasons.
Maritime expert Prof Claire Jowitt said it was of "international importance"."