Remarkable archaeological findings have confirmed that two shipwrecks discovered off Costa Rica’s Caribbean coast are indeed Danish slave vessels from the early 18th century, resolving centuries of historical mystery through modern scientific methods. Historic Vessels Identified Through Scientific Analysis Recent underwater excavations in Costa Rica have conclusively identified two shipwrecks as the Danish slave ships Fridericus Quartus and Christianus Quintus, which historical records indicate were lost off Central America in 1710. Marine archaeologists from Denmark’s National Museum and the Viking Ship Museum conducted thorough investigations in 2023, collecting samples from the ships’ timbers, cargo bricks, and clay pipes. The scientific … Continue reading 300-Year-Old Danish Slave Ships Identified in Costa Rica: Scientific Analysis of Timbers and Bricks Solves Mystery