Antonio Matos

Forgotten MaritimeTragedies in History

Forgotten Maritime Tragedies in History One of the most intriguing stories involves the Anticotheria Shipwreck, a Greek trading vessel dating back to the first century BCE. Nestled at the confluence of the Aegean and Mediterranean Seas on the eastern side of the Greek island of Anticothera, this ancient ship remained hidden for over two millennia until its chance discovery in 1900. Greek sponge divers, originally in route to Tunisia, were compelled to seek shelter during a storm on a nearby island. Unable to continue their journey, they embarked on an impromptu sponge hunt, leading to the astonishing find of the shipwreck at a depth of approximately 130 feet.