Danish warship sunk by Nelson’s British fleet discovered after 225 years

Associated Press (AP) Human InterestNews ReportEN 4 min read 100% complete by By JAMES BROOKSApril 2, 2026 at 10:53 AM

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Archaeologists discover wreck of Danish warship sunk by Nelson 225 years ago

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Marine archaeologists have discovered the wreck of the Danish warship Dannebroge in Copenhagen Harbor, 225 years after it was sunk by Admiral Horatio Nelson's British fleet during the 1801 Battle of Copenhagen. The Viking Ship Museum is leading the underwater excavation, working in challenging conditions of thick sediment and near-zero visibility at a depth of 15 meters. The discovery is significant to Danish national identity, offering insights into the experience of being aboard a ship under heavy fire. The excavation is time-sensitive as the site is located in an area slated for new housing development. The Battle of Copenhagen saw Nelson's fleet attack and defeat the Danish navy, forcing Denmark out of an alliance of Northern European powers.

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The Battle of Copenhagen was one of Nelson’s “great battles.”

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It’s a big part of the Danish national feeling.

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The Viking Ship Museum is leading the underwater excavations.

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The wreck lies about 15 meters down in thick sediment.

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Danish warship Dannebroge, sunk in 1801, has been discovered.

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