Archaeologists Discover Remains of British Military Ship in Albania’s Waters
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In 1946, the HMS Volage, a V-class destroyer of the British Royal Navy, struck a mine, which caused a part of the ship to explode and sink at the site. Despite the significant damage and the loss of eight men’s lives following the incident, Volage managed to reach Corfu successfully and was later sent to Malta. After initial repairs, the vessel was returned to the UK and was rebuilt as a Type 15 frigate in 1952-1953.
The incident, known as the Corfu Channel incident and considered as an early episode of the Cold War, at the time caused a serious crisis between Tirana and London.
The ship remains were discovered by an international team of scientists from the US Institute of Nautical Archaeology, the Albanian Institute of Archaeology and the Albanian Defence Ministry.
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