Shipwreck discovered at bottom of Florida Keys is revealed to be long-lost British warship
by Amelia Neath
Mar 20, 2024
3 minutes
The remains of a 300-year-old British warship found 30 years ago in the waters off Florida have finally been identified as belonging to HMS Tyger by US archaeologists.
The Tyger came to rest in a watery grave in the reefs in the Dry Tortugas National Park near the Florida Keys, the National Park Service has announced.
New evidence has determined that the remains are that of the gunship after comparing leads from historical research with the artefacts found underwater.
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