Gold coin shipwreck mystery solved after 30 years
Researchers have identified a 17th-century Dutch trading ship, the Dom van Keulen, which sank off the Devon coast after springing a leak in 1633. The discovery was made through decades of collaboration among divers, archaeologists, and institutions, revealing artifacts such as cannons, anchors, and cargo including Moroccan gold coins, saltpeter, goat skins, and gum arabic. The ship's wreck, located about 98 feet below the surface, helped link the vessel to a trade route from Morocco to the Netherlands, with the Moroccan coins serving as key evidence. This international effort has provided new insights into maritime history and the sea's hidden treasures.
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