Underwater archaeologists have discovered the 2,000-year-old wreck of an ancient Egyptian pleasure boat off the coast of Alexandria. The discovery was announced on Monday, 8 December, 2025.
Divers located the hull, measuring more than 115 feet (around 35 metres) long and 23 feet (around 7 metres) wide, submerged in the port of the island of Antirhodos, a once-prominent part of Alexandria’s royal harbour, Portus Magnus. The wreck was found about 7 metres underwater and 1.5 metres beneath layers of sediment.
The European Institute for Underwater Archaeology (IEASM) confirmed that Greek graffiti was identified on the vessel. Researchers reported that the markings could date from the first half of the 1st century AD, supporting the belief that the ship was likely constructed in Alexandria.
Initial studies indicate the vessel had a luxuriously decorated cabin and appeared to have been propelled solely by oars, possibly requiring more than 20 rowers.
Archaeologists said the boat was built to operate
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