Kraveln (1525) vid Franska Stenarna L2013:4012

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The wreck at Franska Stenarna had been known by recreational divers since the 1960s. They had found and dived on the wreck but had not done any further research into its identity. When the wreck also became known to the authorities, it was decided that a proper investigation of the wreck site would be carried out in the autumn of 1994.

Most of the shipwreck remains lie on a rocky ledge at a depth of about 30–40 metres. Below the ledge, at a depth of almost 60 metres, are fallen parts from the wreck.

The ship, estimated to have been about 30 m long, likely had at least two masts. Based on the shipbuilding technique that can be discerned from the wreck remains and with the help of uncovered objects, including breech-loading cannons, the wreck can be dated to the early 1600s – a period considered to be a turning point in shipbuilding development, making the find at Franska Stenarna a thrilling one.

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