A 16th century shipwreck has been discovered off Sweden’s southeastern coast, in a find officials say could offer important historical and archaeological information.
The wreck was found by Swedish navy vessel HMS Belos during a military exercise in late 2025 in the Kalmar Strait, a waterway between Sweden’s mainland and the Baltic Sea island of Öland.
Authorities announced the discovery on April 28 after analysis confirmed the vessel dates back to the late 1500s.
According to the County Administrative Board in Kalmar, dendrochronological analysis carried out on timber from the wreck showed the ship was built in the late 16th century.
The dating suggests the vessel is older than Sweden’s famous 17th century warship Vasa, which is preserved in Stockholm.
The ship has not yet been identified, but officials said the wreck has major cultural and historical value.
Antiquarian Daniel Tedenlind said in a statement that the wreck is of significant cultural historical value.
Authorities have placed the site
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