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Nanhai Marine Archaeology Sdn. Bhd.

Nanhai Marine Archaeology is a Malaysian company specializing in the search for historical shipwrecks, underwater excavation, and research into the ships and cargo. The company is especially interested in the history and development of Chinese and Southeast Asian ceramics. Reports of the investigations have been published in various journals, and on the internet at www.maritimeasia.ws.

Map of 10 wreck sites around Peninsular MalaysiaThe advantages of a corporate structure and one group of individuals are independent financing and uniformity of approach. Wide areas of the seabed are explored, and undisturbed sites discovered. The company engages experienced divers and extends an open invitation to scholars and other experts who can assist in maximising the knowledge gained and contribute to the quality of the results.

The following shipwrecks have been discovered and investigated or excavated by Nanhai Marine Archaeology:

Turiang
c.1370
Nanyang
c.1380
Longquan
c.1400
Royal Nanhai
c.1460
Xuande
c.1540
Singtai
c.1550
Desaru
c.1845

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