150-year-old British merchant ship discovered in Karnaphuli River, Bangladesh; salvage reveals two more sunken ships.

150-year-old British merchant ship discovered in Karnaphuli River, Bangladesh during Chittagong Port dredging. The vessel, dating back to 1862-82 AD, was found with artifacts including silver coins, furniture, and coal. Salvage operations by Hiramoni Salvage Ltd. revealed two more sunken ships in the riverbed, posing risks to container ship movement and requiring additional removal to improve port safety and efficiency.

August 17, 2024
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