Hoi An orders collection of shipwreck’s carbon isotope samples

The collection of carbon isotope samples has been ordered to determine the age of a sunken wooden ship recently discovered near the coast of Cam An ward in the central province of Quang Nam’s Hoi An city.
Hoi An orders collection of shipwreck’s carbon isotope samples ảnh 1A submerged object, suspected to be an ancient ship, lies close to the coast near Cam An ward, Hoi An city. (Photo: plo.vn)
Quang Nam (VNA) – The collection of carbonisotope samples has been ordered to determine the age of a sunken wooden shiprecently discovered near the coast of Cam An ward in the central province ofQuang Nam’s Hoi An city.

The move is part of a series of activities launched by Hoi An authorities, which include cordoning off the area and safeguarding itaround the clock to prevent unauthorised salvage operations.

In accordance with the heritage law, the city-leveladministration does not have the authority to carry out excavation orarchaeological work. Hoi An has reported the findings to and requested theQuang Nam Department of Culture, Sports, and Tourism formulate the next steps, saidVice Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Nguyen Van Lanh.

The incident unfolded on December 26 in the area where anemergency coastal embankment project was underway to combat erosion at Cua Daibeach. Local residents discovered an object believed to be a long-lost vessel.The impact of tidal surges and ocean waves caused a portion of the ship toprotrude above the water surface.

According to Lanh, upon receiving reports of the discovery,specialised personnel from the city’s cultural heritage conservation centrewere sent to the scene to conduct an initial check. Observations have indicatedmultiple dark brown wooden beams protruding between 10 – 30cm above the seasurface, resembling the shape of a boat with a pointed end. The boat’s widthand length were estimated to be approximately 3m and 15m, respectively./.
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