Must be deep water. Amazingly well preserved!

Yes absolutely. It was a deep dive to get to the wreck for sure. It's a technical dive. At 246 feet or approx nearly 100 meters it would also be quite dangerous depending on conditions. Here is more information.

The Swedish warship Mars (Makalös), sunk in 1564 during the Battle of Öland, was rediscovered in 2011. The wreck is incredibly well-preserved, containing artifacts like bronze cannons and grappling hooks, and the skeletal remains of its crew, offering valuable insight into 16th-century naval warfare. The discovery Rediscovery: The wreckage of the Mars, a warship considered the largest in the world at the time, was discovered in 2011 after a search that lasted two decades. Location: It rests at a depth of about 246 feet in the Baltic Sea, off the coast of the Swedish island of Öland. State of preservation: The wreck is remarkably well-preserved due to the cold, dark waters of the Baltic Sea. What was found Naval artifacts: Archaeologists have found a "time capsule" of items, including bronze cannons, rare grappling hooks, and hand grenades. Human remains: The skeletal remains of the crew were also found within the wreck. Historical insight: The discovery provides invaluable insights into 16th-century warfare, offering a unique glimpse into the ship's final moments. The battle Sinking: The ship was destroyed in a battle against a combined Danish-Lübeck fleet. Explosion: A powerful explosion shattered the ship during the battle, which sunk it rapidly to the seabed. Casualties: The explosion and sinking led to the deaths of many sailors, with estimates ranging from 800 to 900 Swedish and German sailors.