Discovery of Preserved 17th Century Merchant Ship Provides New Insights into European Life

A centuries-old merchant shipwreck was discovered off the coast of Belgium, providing new insights into European life. The ship, which ran aground over 300 years ago, was preserved by sand. Researchers, aided by old maritime records, located the wreck recently. The Flemish government supports the project, aiming to map Belgian waters. Divers have found numerous artifacts, but raising the ship is not a priority.

What is the Flemish government's role in the project related to the shipwreck?

What types of artifacts have divers found at the wreck site?