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From the sand to the surface: Roman merchant ship off Can Pastilla is being salvaged

How the Roman Wreck Near Can Pastilla Was Discovered

A storm in 2019 exposed the Roman merchant ship off Can Pastilla, revealing a remarkably well-preserved wreck.

Published: April 23, 2026
From the sand to the surface: Roman merchant ship off Can Pastilla is being salvaged

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When did the Roman shipwreck off Can Pastilla in Mallorca come to light?

The wreck was revealed by a storm in 2019, when the sand shifted and exposed the site. It had been hidden close to the shoreline until then. Archaeologists later identified it as an unusually well-preserved Roman merchant ship.

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