"A great deal had been written about the battle by very enthusiastic spectators, but we actually don't know how it was to be onboard a ship being shot to pieces by English warships and some of that story we can probably learn from seeing the wreck."
"When a cannonball hits a ship, it's not the cannonball that does the most damage to the crew, it's wooden splinters flying everywhere that cause the most harm."
Marine archaeologists have discovered the Danish warship Dannebroge, sunk over 200 years ago during the Battle of Copenhagen. The wreck lies 15 metres beneath the surface in poor visibility. The Viking Ship Museum is leading the excavation, which is time-sensitive due to upcoming construction in the area. The battle, which took place in 1801, involved significant casualties and was a pivotal moment in naval history. Insights into the experience of sailors during the battle may be gained from studying the wreck.
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