Centuries-old shipwrecks discovered in S'pore waters; artefacts to be exhibited

The recent discoveries from a shipwreck in the waters off Pedra Branca, Singapore will make their way to museums later this year. Photo: ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute/AFP

Two shipwrecks – one dating possibly to the 14th century and the other to the 18th – have been excavated within Singapore’s waters – a first for the nation and a ground-breaking development for its maritime heritage.

Both wrecks, bearing Chinese ceramics as their primary cargo, were found in the waters off Pedra Branca, a rocky outcrop surrounded by shallow waters where ships throughout history have come to grief.