Maritime Expedition Challenges and Discoveries

Riccardi Ingrid and Carl Douglas, long-time rivals, join forces to explore the Baltic Sea and solve the mystery of the Rex. The expedition faces challenges due to the formidable depth, requiring an elite team of divers. The divers must document every inch of the wreck site, facing dangers such as tight spaces and potential equipment snags. The identity of the Rex is explored through clues like its size, with historical evidence being more legend than fact. Excitement peaks with the discovery of a silver coin from 1563, bearing King Eric XIV's portrait, marking a high point in the expedition.

Who are the main explorers leading the expedition to solve the Rex mystery?

• Riccardi Ingrid and Florian Buber

• King Eric XIV and Carl Douglas

• Florian Buber and Nicholas Erikson

• Riccardi Ingrid and Carl Douglas

What makes the maritime archaeological project unique?

• It is the largest archaeological project in the world.

• It is the first project to use modern diving equipment.

• It is the first underwater expedition in the Baltic.

• It involves both topside and underwater professionals.

What are some of the dangers faced by the divers during the expedition?

• High temperatures and humidity

• Strong underwater currents

• Tight spaces and rough edges

• Sharks and other marine predators

Why is the size of the wreck considered a clue to its identity?

• It is smaller than expected for a ship of its era.

• It is larger than any known shipwreck.

• It matches the size of modern ships.

• Mars was supposed to be the largest ship of its time.

What is the significance of the silver coin found during the expedition?

• It is made of pure gold.

• It proves the wreck is from the 18th century.

• It confirms the wreck's connection to King Eric XIV.

• It is the first coin found in the Baltic Sea.