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

What Happens After the Roman Wreck Is Recovered in Mallorca

After recovery, the Roman wreck from Can Pastilla will be desalinated and stabilized at Castillo de San Carlos.

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

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What happens to the Roman shipwreck after it is brought up near Can Pastilla?

The recovered timbers and objects will be taken to a special desalination basin at Castillo de San Carlos. There, salt will be removed from the wood and the material will be stabilized over several months. Only after that can the finds be prepared for possible exhibition.

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