Research scientists, archaeologists and students from Texas A&M University at Galveston were able to virtually explore three 19th century sunken ships in the Gulf of Mexico known as the Monterrey Shipwrecks. Using remotely operated vehicles tethered to their research vessel, the scientists were able to investigate the shipwrecks from Texas A&M’s Exploration Command Center at the Galveston campus. They were able to uncover several artifacts, including navigational equipment, muskets, cannons and medicinal supplies. The exploration team speculates that one of the ships may have been a pirate ship or a privateer authorized to prey upon the shipping vessels of enemy countries. Evidence also suggests that the ships may have sunk during a storm.
Learn more about how Texas A&M Galveston and their partners are using remotely operated vehicles to explore discoveries on the ocean floor.



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