Prior excavations at the site of the wreck have unearthed a well preserved bronze head from a statue, wine jars, glassware, two bronze spears from statues, gold jewelry, table jugs used by the crew and more. Also found were exceptionally large anchors and a "war dolphin," which was a weapon used to damage attacking vessels.
Foley suggested that the victims of the wreck -- probably 20 or so in total, based on the ship's size -- drowned to death a/la the Titanic, but even worse.
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"We think it was such a violent wrecking event, people got trapped below decks," he said.