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Shipwrecks Database — The Oxford Roman Economy Project

Shipwrecks Database — The Oxford Roman Economy Project

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A comprehensive database of Roman-era shipwrecks gathered by the University of Oxford, offering detailed information on vessel type, cargo, location, and chronology.

why we picked it
The database assembles records of over 1,800 shipwrecks from the Roman world, each with details on findspot, cargo, dating, and bibliography. It serves as a centralized reference for scholars and anyone curious about ancient maritime trade. The interface is straightforward, with filters by region and period, making it easy to explore patterns in Roman shipping.

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language
EN
here since
July 2026

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