In a follow-up to a story that I’ve been keeping an eye on for a couple of years now, a cannon has been raised from an Elizabethan shipwreck off the coast of the Channel Islands.<\/p>\n
The BBC has coverage, with a video:<\/p>\n
A treasure trove of artefacts is being recovered from what experts describe as one of the most important maritime discoveries since the Mary Rose.<\/p>\n
The late 16th Century shipwreck hails from a pivotal point in England’s military history.<\/p>\n
The raised haul includes a 2m-long (7ft) cannon, which will give archaeologists an insight into Elizabeth I’s naval might.<\/p>\n
The wreck, discovered 30 years ago, is situated off the coast of Alderney.<\/p>\n
Dr Mensun Bound, excavation leader and marine archaeologist from Oxford University, said: “This boat is really grade A in terms of archaeology – it is hard to find anything that really compares with it.”\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n