German researchers discover dozens of shipwrecks including possible WWII steamer lost in air raid

German researchers in the past few days disclosed the discovery of shipwrecks including a accomplishable steamship that was destroyed in a World War II air raid The shipwrecks were detected in Germany's Lake Constance as part of the Wrecks and Deep Sea project Since the project's launch in divers and remotely operated vehicles ROVs have pinpointed more than foreseen underwater anomalies according to a Tuesday news release from the State Office for Monument Preservation DIVERS REVEAL IMAGES OF -YEAR-OLD SHIPWRECK IN REMARKABLE CONDITION OFF COASTOut of the anomalies investigated so far have been substantiated as shipwrecks ranging from historic objects to modern sport boats The other anomalies wound up being natural formations like plant increase or artificial items like fishing gear as noted in the release Among the discoveries were two large metal ship hulls Due to their location and size researchers believe they could be the hulls of paddle steamers SD Friedrichshafen II and SD Baden the news release noted RESEARCHERS ACCIDENTALLY DISCOVER CIVIL WAR-ERA SHIPWRECK WHILE EXPLORING MURKY MIDWEST RIVERThe SD Friedrichshafen II was destroyed during an air raid in World War II while the SD Baden was taken out of utility in and ultimately sunk according to news outlet Arkeonews Wrecks are far more than just lost vehicles they are true time capsules that preserve stories and craftsmanship from long ago Alexandra Ulisch a project research associate disclosed in a report WORKERS DISCOVER TH-CENTURY VESSEL WHILE INSTALLING PIPELINE IN MEDIEVAL 'GAME OF THRONES' CITYResearchers also unveiled a nearly entirely preserved cargo sailing ship which had its mast and yard still intact The ship s resting place deep underwater helped preserve key features like bow clamps and belaying pins by limiting the enhancement of invasive quagga mussels as noted in the release At another site with widely scattered debris researchers identified at least wooden barrels according to the release The project will continue through summer Earlier this year a vintage car was discovered during a similar underwater excavation of the USS Yorktown in the Pacific Ocean according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration NOAA