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How do ships sink and survive?

For a 2,000-year-old shipwreck to be 'well-preserved' is remarkable. Ships can sink due to storms, navigation errors, or warfare. The cold, dark, and low-oxygen conditions deep underwater often slow down decay, protecting organic materials like wood and even cargo for centuries, turning a disaster into an archaeological marvel.

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