Researchers at Bournemouth University say they have identified a shipwreck found near Salcombe, Devon, in 1995, resolving a mystery that had lasted about 30 years. The wreck had attracted attention because divers recovered more than 400 Moroccan gold coins, but its name and origin had remained unknown; identifying it helps place the find within a clearer historical and trading context.

The announcement was made in June and followed research into the vessel discovered off England’s south coast. The article describes the conclusion as a major breakthrough, linking the shipwreck to the unusually large cache of Moroccan coins recovered from the site.