19th C. shipwreck found on seabed, Indian Ocean
Jan 20, 2016 8:42:15 GMT
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Post by diane9247 on Jan 20, 2016 8:42:15 GMT
Australian authorities sweeping the floor of the southern Indian Ocean for traces of [Malaysia Airlines flt MH370], which vanished on March 8, 2014, found a man-made object on December 18, 2015.
The shipwreck is an eerie sight in this high-resolution sonar image. It is about 80 meters (262 feet) in length.
The May discovery shows very scattered remains of a probable mid-19th C. wreck.
A 22-month search in the vast area has not uncovered any clues to the location of the lost flight. There are currently three ships involved in the search, which is expected to be completed in June, 2016. I was not able to find an exact location of the find, only the map of the remaining search area (outlined in purple) published in multiple articles. The file contains an overlay.
Sources for photos and quotes: HERE, HERE and Map HERE
Experts at the Western Australian Museum said the wreck was likely a steel or iron vessel from the "turn of the 19th century," according to the statement.
It is the second time searchers have come across a wreck, the first discovery coming in May last year. [Source]
It is the second time searchers have come across a wreck, the first discovery coming in May last year. [Source]
The shipwreck is an eerie sight in this high-resolution sonar image. It is about 80 meters (262 feet) in length.
Maritime archaeologist Ross Anderson said it looked like a large iron or steel sailing ship sitting upright and very intact dating from mid-to-late 19th century or possibly the early 20th century.
"It appears it is collapsing in classic iron ship fashion with the bow and stern triangles upright and intact, and side plating collapsing out to starboard," he said.
Mr Anderson was not able to identify the name of the ship based on the image provided.
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"It appears it is collapsing in classic iron ship fashion with the bow and stern triangles upright and intact, and side plating collapsing out to starboard," he said.
Mr Anderson was not able to identify the name of the ship based on the image provided.
[Source]
The May discovery shows very scattered remains of a probable mid-19th C. wreck.
A 22-month search in the vast area has not uncovered any clues to the location of the lost flight. There are currently three ships involved in the search, which is expected to be completed in June, 2016. I was not able to find an exact location of the find, only the map of the remaining search area (outlined in purple) published in multiple articles. The file contains an overlay.
Sources for photos and quotes: HERE, HERE and Map HERE