Archive · 27 Jan 2026
Denmark Finds Largest Medieval Cargo Ship
Archaeologists in Denmark found a very old and big ship from the medieval times.
This ship, called Svælget 2, is the largest of its kind ever found.
It was built in 1410 and is about 92 feet long.
The ship was discovered underwater near Copenhagen.
It was used to carry a lot of goods and was very important for trade back then.
The ship was well-preserved because it was covered by sand for many years.
Archaeologists in Denmark discovered the world's largest medieval cog ship, Svælget 2, in the Øresund Strait.
The ship was found during a seabed probe for Copenhagen's Lynetteholm development.
Svælget 2 measures approximately 92 feet long, 30 feet wide, and 20 feet high, with a cargo capacity of 330 tons.
The ship was built in 1410 using wood from Pomerania (modern-day Poland) and the Netherlands.
The cog was a highly efficient vessel that transformed medieval trade by allowing the transport of everyday items over long distances.
- Who
- Archaeologists in Denmark
- What
- Discovered the world's largest medieval cog ship
- When
- Late December 2023
- Where
- Øresund Strait, Denmark
- Why
- The ship was found during a seabed probe for Copenhagen's Lynetteholm development
- Ship Name
- Svælget 2
- Discovery Location
- Øresund Strait, Denmark
- Discovery Year
- 2023
- Ship Length
- 92 feet
- Ship Width
- 30 feet
- Ship Height
- 20 feet
- Estimated Cargo Capacity
- 330 tons
- Year Built
- 1410