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Roman Wreck off Can Pastilla: Piecemeal Recovery Raises Questions for the Island

Why the Wreck Cannot Be Raised as a Whole

The missing keel means the late Roman shipwreck cannot be lifted whole, so archaeologists are recovering it section by section.

Published: April 22, 2026
Roman Wreck off Can Pastilla: Piecemeal Recovery Raises Questions for the Island

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Why can't the Roman wreck off Mallorca be lifted in one piece?

The ship’s central keel is missing, which means the hull is not stable enough to be lifted whole. Recovering it in sections is the safer option and allows each part to be documented and conserved properly.

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