600-Year-Old 'Super Ship' Found Near Copenhagen: Largest Medieval Cog Ever Discovered
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News18•23-01-2026, 13:54
600-Year-Old 'Super Ship' Found Near Copenhagen: Largest Medieval Cog Ever Discovered
- •Marine archaeologists discovered the world's largest medieval cog ship, named Svaelget 2, near Copenhagen, Denmark.
- •The 600-year-old shipwreck, measuring 28 meters long and 9 meters wide, could carry up to 300 tonnes of cargo, making it a powerhouse of medieval trade.
- •Dated to around 1410 CE, the ship's construction materials (oak from Pomerania, ribs from Netherlands) highlight interconnected medieval European trade networks.
- •Remarkably preserved by sand, the vessel offers the first physical evidence of upper structures like 'castles' depicted in medieval illustrations.
- •Personal items like shoes, combs, rosary beads, and a well-organized galley provide rare insights into daily life and comfort aboard medieval trade ships.
Why It Matters: The discovery of Svaelget 2 provides unprecedented insight into medieval shipbuilding, trade, and daily life at sea.
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