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Guardia Civil divers find watches and ring in sunken yacht near Palma
Recovering Belongings From a Wreck
Valuables can sometimes be recovered from wrecks off Mallorca if they remain inside the boat after an accident.
Published: April 23, 2026
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Can personal belongings be recovered from a sunken boat in Mallorca?
Yes, personal belongings can sometimes be recovered from wrecks if they remain inside the boat or are found during salvage work. In the case off Palma, the items were still in a backpack inside the sunken yacht. Such finds are uncommon, but they do happen.
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How deep was the sunken yacht found near Palma in Mallorca?
The yacht wreck lay at about 40 metres depth.
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2FAQ
What did Guardia Civil divers find in the sunken yacht off Palma?
They found three watches and a gold ring.
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3FAQ
Why do Guardia Civil divers train in Palma Bay in Mallorca?
They train there as part of regular operational practice.
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4FAQ
What should boat owners in Mallorca do with valuables on board?
Keep valuables secure or leave them ashore.
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5FAQ
What happens in Mallorca when Guardia Civil divers find valuables in a wreck?
They are registered and ownership is checked before return.
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6FAQ
What happened to the crew of the yacht that sank near Palma?
The three crew members were rescued unharmed.
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7FAQ
Where in Mallorca are sea incidents like this most often noticed by locals?
Palma’s harbour areas are where such stories are most visible.
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