San Marco in Boccalama

The submerged remains of San Marco in Boccalama rest beneath the waters of the Venetian Lagoon, between Campana and Sant'Angelo della Polvere islands.

Originally established as a monastic settlement with an oratory in 1013, the island served as a mass burial ground during the Black Death epidemic of 1348.

The discovery of two medieval ships, including a transport boat and a galley, provides essential information about Venetian maritime construction techniques.

The archaeological site coordinates at 45.388611 latitude and 12.281389 longitude mark the location where researchers conduct underwater excavations.

The preserved medieval vessels found at the site represent the first examples of their type, offering direct evidence of 14th-century Venetian shipbuilding methods.

GPS coordinates: 45.38861,12.28139

Latest update: March 7, 2025 05:06