The typical Baltic wreckfind has either been smashed at the sinking or damaged later by the forces of nature or human activity. Many wooden wrecks in the Baltic Sea look more like piles of planks, where the parts often have been stirred around. In this case we have instead a wreck that seems to be more or less untouched and where most of its information is preserved. This is manifested by the standing main mast. Indeed it is worn by time and several parts have fallen off, but this process has been very gentle.
All loose parts remain close to their original locations.
Already at the first dive in 1994, it was obvious that this wreck needed an immediate investigation. It was well preserved but at the same time looked very fragile. It seemed to approach a stage of accelerating collapse. At the stern we located several 18 th century wine bottles. Computer generated models During 1994-96 extensive video and photo documentation was made as well as measuring of the wreck.