16th century wreck of a Dubrovnik ship found near Genoa(1/3)

Two Italian divers discovered the wreck of the Santo Spirito & Santa Maria di Loreto, one of the biggest Italian merchant vessels at a depth of 150 feet off the coast of northern Italy, near Genoa. It is the first time a large renaissance-era shipwreck, complete with intact timber elements has been found. (Photo/IC)

Two Italian divers discovered the wreck of the Santo Spirito & Santa Maria di Loreto, one of the biggest Italian merchant vessels at a depth of 150 feet off the coast of northern Italy, near Genoa. It is the first time a large renaissance-era shipwreck, complete with intact timber elements has been found. (Photo/IC)

Two Italian divers discovered the wreck of the Santo Spirito & Santa Maria di Loreto, one of the biggest Italian merchant vessels at a depth of 150 feet off the coast of northern Italy, near Genoa. It is the first time a large renaissance-era shipwreck, complete with intact timber elements has been found. (Photo/IC)