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The Israel Antiquities Authority announces the discovery of a 3,300-year-old ship and its cargo, one of the

oldest known examples of a ship sailing far from land. The ship was discovered last year by a company drilling for natural gas off the coast of Northern Israel.

Published June 20, 2024· Updated October 28, 2026·1 min read

Context: Orca Shipwreck.

The Israel Antiquities Authority announces the discovery of a 3,300-year-old ship and its cargo, one of the oldest known examples of a ship sailing far from land. The ship was discovered last year by a company drilling for natural gas off the coast of Northern Israel.

Event summary via Wikipedia Current Events (2024-06-20).