US EditionTyphoon Kalmaegi Unearths Centuries-Old Shipwreck Off Vietnam
Typhoon Kalmaegi's erosion revealed a 14th-16th century shipwreck off Hoi An, exposing a rare maritime trade relic at risk of rapid deterioration, experts warn.
- Following the storm, observers found a centuries-old shipwreck off Hoi An, with crowds on the beach and a man examining its skeletal frame.
- Earlier surveys in the past year found the 57-foot vessel discovered in 2023 had resubmerged before authorities could reclaim it; it resurfaced after Typhoon Kalmaegi last week.
- Preliminary analysis indicates the ship was built between the 14th and 16th centuries when UNESCO-listed Hoi An was a regional trade hub, using durable timber and waterproofing for long voyages.
- The Hoi An Center warned the relic is at risk of serious deterioration without immediate conservation actions, and Pham Phu Ngoc said they are preparing to apply for an emergency excavation permit.
- Recent cases in Massachusetts and Florida illustrate how U.S. examples revealed a 114-year-old shipwreck and an 1800s wooden ship, showing storms expose buried maritime relics.
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A centuries-old shipwreck lies visible off the coast of Vietnam. The hull was exposed due to coastal erosion caused by deadly Typhoon Kalmaegi.
A centuries-old shipwreck lies visible off the coast of Vietnam. The hull was exposed due to coastal erosion caused by deadly Typhoon Kalmaegi.
Typhoon Exposes Ancient Shipwreck Off Historic Vietnam Trading Port
Severe coastal erosion caused by Typhoon Kalmaegi exposed a centuries-old shipwreck in Vietnam, providing a narrow window to salvage what experts say could be a historically significant find. Initially discovered in 2023 off the coast of Hoi An, the at least 17.4-metre (57-foot) vessel -- whose heavy wood-ribbed hull survived hundreds of years of rough seas almost perfectly intact -- was resubmerged before authorities could reclaim it.
On a beach in Vietnam, the typhoon "Kalmaegi" has uncovered an old shipwreck. It is said to have been built between the 14th and 16th century. Archaeologists want to recover the well-preserved remains.[more]]>
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