ASI and National Museum of Denmark sign MoU for underwater archaeological investigation of historic Danish ship Oresun

The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) and the National Museum of Denmark today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the underwater archaeological investigation of the historic Danish ship Oresun. The Culture Ministry said that the project is aimed at locating and documenting the remains of the historic Danish ship Oresund, which was wrecked off the coast near Karaikal, Puducherry, in the 17th century.
The Oresund occupies a significant place in maritime history as the first Danish ship known to have reached India. Shortly after its arrival in Indian waters, the vessel was wrecked near Karaikal, making it an important archaeological resource for understanding the early maritime interactions between Denmark and India. Under the terms of the MoU, the project will focus on conducting a non-invasive archaeological survey using advanced technologies and scientific methods to identify potential remains of the shipwreck. The investigations will be carried out by the Underwater Archaeology Wing of the Archaeological Survey of India in collaboration with the National Museum of Denmark.