Third underwater search for truth about sunken vessel near Antikythera island in Greece reveals objects including 6ft spearThey call it the Titanic of the ancient world a luxury liner dating from before the Roman empire. Now divers and archeologists, who have completed a third season on this famous wreck off the remote Greek island of Antikythera, hope that their latest finds can at last help settle speculation surrounding the ship, its passengers and crew.After mapping the treacherous site, the international team hope that a small but carefully selected haul of artefacts on the huge site more than 164ft (50m) beneath the surface can help unravel the truth about a vessel that may have been 164ft (50m) long. Continue reading...
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