The wreck was discovered at a depth of 190 feet off the coast of the Swedish island of Oland, containing champagne, wine, and mineral water, remarkably preserved within.
Divers initially mistook the wreck, barely showing on sonar, for a fishing vessel until an exploratory dive revealed it to be a historic 19th-century sailing ship.
The ship's artifacts, including over 100 champagne and water bottles, suggest the vessel was transporting prestigious goods destined for wealthy clientele in the mid-1800s.
The recovered Selters mineral water bottle, dating between 1850 to 1867, exemplifies the extravagance of the ship's cargo, showcasing the expensive tastes of its era.
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