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flag A 17th-century Dutch shipwreck, possibly the Fame, washed ashore at Studland Bay after Storm Chandra, with archaeologists seeking to confirm its identity and protect the site.

flag Timbers from a 17th-century Dutch merchant ship, possibly the Fame from Hoorn that sank in 1631, washed ashore at Studland Bay, Dorset, after Storm Chandra. flag The exposed hull fragments, measuring about 6 meters long, show signs of preservation and intact wooden nails. flag Maritime archaeologists from Bournemouth University and the National Trust believe the find may complete the puzzle of the Swash Channel wreck, a protected site since 1973. flag Dendrochronology testing will confirm the origin. flag The crew survived, but the wreck was looted. flag The public is urged not to disturb the fragile remains, and a grant is being sought for excavation.

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