French Military Discovers Deepest Shipwreck in French Waters, Offering Unique Research Opportunities
The French military has discovered the deepest shipwreck ever found in French territorial waters, located approximately 1.5 miles off the coast of Ramatuelle. This 16th-century shipwreck, named Camarat 4, was found during routine sonar investigations of the French seafloor. The wreck is situated 8,200 feet underwater, making it one of the most well-preserved due to its inaccessibility to salvagers and looters over the centuries. The ship, believed to be a merchant vessel from the Liguria region, now northern Italy, was carrying a cargo of ceramics, including over 200 earthenware pitchers and around 100 yellow plates. The discovery was made using the A18D deep-sea autonomous underwater vehicle, followed by a remotely operated vehicle that provided detailed photography of the site. French agencies plan to create a digital 3D model of the ship and further investigate the site to sample artifacts. 
