arstechnica.com
The wreck of the 15th-century cog Svaelget 2 reveals a shift in maritime life, introducing shipboard galleys that allowed sailors hot meals instead of just dried rations. The site lacked typical ballast stones, indicating the vessel sank while fully loaded with cargo. However, because bulk goods like timber and fabric float, the hold emptied as the ship descended, scattering the cargo across the ocean floor rather than remaining with the wreckage.
