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Jacobean 'Titanic' discovered by archaeologists

The wreck of a richly-jewelled 17th century ship has been discovered in the English Channel.

Marine archaeologists who explored the 600-ton vessel off Dorset believe it may have been as luxurious in its day as the Titanic.

Among the treasures they have retrieved is a statue of a merman whose eye sockets would have held precious stones.
Read entire article at Telegraph (UK)