Monte Cristi Pipe Wreck, Colonial-era shipwreck in Monte Cristi Bay, Dominican Republic
The submerged archaeological site contains five large masses covered by calcium carbonate, located 80 meters off the northeastern section of Isla Cabra.
Archaeological evidence indicates this merchant vessel sank during the second half of the 17th century while transporting cargo to the Upper Hudson River Valley.
The wreck holds approximately 50 million clay pipe fragments, along with German Rhenish stoneware and Dutch earthenware, illustrating colonial trade patterns.
The shipwreck rests at a depth of 4.4 meters in a sea grass bed, making it accessible for archaeological research and documentation.
Analysis of the surviving hull reveals construction methods from 1642 England, including protective coating made from cow hair and tar.
GPS coordinates: 19.88833,-71.66528
Latest update: March 6, 2025 23:36
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