A 17th-century shipwreck discovered off the coast of Devon, England, has been identified as the Dom van Keulen, a vessel that sank in 1633. The ship was en route from Morocco carrying a cargo including gum arabic, saltpeter, goat skins, and 9,000 Saadian ducats – gold coins. Researchers have pieced together the ship’s final voyage through historical archives and recovered artifacts. The Dom van Keulen went down near Salcombe, and the wreck site was initially found by divers nearly three decades ago. This recent identification confirms the ship’s origin and valuable cargo. The discovery provides insight into trade routes and economic activity between Morocco and England during that period.
