Sunken treasures discovered along Spain's Cadiz coastline

Archaeologists investigating Spain’s Cadiz coastline have uncovered remnants of an ancient Roman shipwreck and multiple British vessels, linking the discoveries to long-term study under the “Vestigium” project. One of the key finds includes fragments of ancient clay, exposed over a 24-metre stretch at La Caleta beach, Cadiz, thought to date back thousands of years. Analysis suggests a Roman ship that sank after striking the San Sebastián reef roughly 2,000 years ago, likely transporting oil and salted fish. Researchers also found the British steamship Gladiator, which sank in 1893 after a collision near rocky shoals, carrying 600 boxes of sugar from Liverpool to Gibraltar. Additional remains possibly relate to the British vessel Jeanie, lost in 1881 while carrying timber from Hull, England to Quebec, Canada. The work includes public engagement like tours and workshops, and an IAPH documentary released to viewers.