Divers Found A Jar On Ancient Shipwreck, And What Was Inside Is Pretty Much Impossible

Once it was completed in 1672, the warship Kronan became the unarguable jewel in the Swedish naval fleet’s crown. Unfortunately, a mere four years later it sank, taking the lives of almost all 800 crew members on board.

As disappeared beneath the waves it also disappeared from history for several centuries.

Uncovering The Past

It was only in 1980 when the wreck of the Kronan was discovered again. Over the next few years, various expeditions explored the wreck and were able to recover a lot of historically significant pieces.

The most recent dive, however, provided the most remarkable and unexpected discovery.

The Kronan

The Kronan was a multi-masted juggernaut that took an entire seven years to construct. It was a force to be reckoned with when it finally took to the seas in 1672.

While it may have been able to intimidate just about any ship on the seas, the sea itself would prove to be its greatest enemy.

Turn For The Worst

While making a sharp turn when it encountered rough waters, the ship was capsized. To make matters worse, the gunpowder that was stored on the ship was ignited as well. The ensuing explosion was the final nail in the coffin for this majestic ship.

Beneath The Waves

The Kronan sank to the ocean floor where, for three hundred years, it lay hidden, becoming home to all kinds of sea creatures and aquatic life. Inside it still harbored many artifacts and treasures to be found.