Medieval Shipwreck Discovered Beneath Barcelona
The vessel—believed to have sunk during a storm in the 15th or 16th century when the site was still underwater—has been named Ciutadella I, after the nearby park. A 10-metre-long and three-metre-wide section of the stern was revealed, featuring more than 30 curved ribs and a hull fastened with both wooden and iron nails. The construction is consistent with Mediterranean and European shipbuilding techniques from the mid-15th century onwards.