Kerala scuba divers discover shipwreck at Varkala

A regular fun scuba diving expedition has turned out to be a thrilling and memorable experience for a group of divers in Varkala in Thiruvananthapuram. Little did they expect that their marine exploration trip would lead them to the discovery of a shipwreck.

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The mystery shipwreck discovered 10km offshore of Nedunganda Beach, located between Varkala and Anchuthengu, is expected to transform Varkala into a sought-after international destination for scuba diving. Efforts are on to unravel the history of the sunken wrecked ship, which is lying 45m deep in the sea.

Multiple assumptions are making the rounds about the story of the sunken ship. Some believe it could be a British cargo ship that was torpedoed by Japanese submarines during World War II. Another assumption is that it is the wreckage of a Dutch ship that was sunk centuries ago.