Under the Seas: the Secrets of a Legendary Ship

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The wreck of Fort Royal 1, a Greek ship of the 2nd century B.C., is nestled in the heart of the Lérins Islands off the coast of Cannes. Discovered nine years ago, the wreck has since been studied by archaeologists. At 20 meters deep, it is an ancient Roman treasure that reveals itself: hundreds of amphora frozen in the sand, rarer and unique in the Mediterranean. The objects are scanned, measured and recorded. It is a rescue mission, because fou…