via CGTN, 26 July 2021: Another story of the two recently-discovered shipwrecks found off the coast of Singapore (see here, here and here).
An accident and the civic-mindedness of some commercial divers have led to the discovery of two centuries-old shipwrecks in Singapore’s territorial waters – one of which is the first-ever ancient shipwreck to be found near the island nation.
The two wrecks dating back to the early 14th century and late 18th century were found near the outlying island of Pedra Branca – 54 kilometers off the mainland of Singapore.
The area around Pedra Branca is extremely dangerous to navigate, as it is dotted with treacherous rocks and reefs coupled with shallow waters.
