17th or 18th Century Galleon found off Menorca.
Fishermen off the coast of the Ballearic Island of Menorca (North of Mallorca) have discovered the remains of a sunken galleon thought to be from the 17th or 18th century.
An initial inspection has found the sunken shipwreck about 60 metres beneath the surface and is spread over a radius of about 40 metres.
Amongst the wreckage are several large anchors, iron cannons and parts of the ship's wooden structure, it is thought to be either a frigate or a war galleon from the 17th or 18th centuries.
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