LTDuring excavations for a new office building near Tallinn's port in 2022, a 14th-century wooden shipwreck was discovered. Analysis of the ship's timber revealed that most of its hull was constructed on the Lithuanian coast between 1370 and 1372, while the upper sections and some onboard components were made from wood felled in Estonia in 1373–1374. Dendrochronological research conducted by the University of Tartu, the Estonian Maritime Museum, and Copenhagen showed that the ship was assembled in Lithuania but received final fittings in Estonia before sinking. The vessel's construction included reinforcing techniques to counteract the weakness of certain wooden planks. The ship, known as the Lootsi cog, appears to have been relatively new at the time of its sinking, with no evidence of prior major repairs. Researchers also noted the presence of ship rats, indicating the vessel was preparing for a voyage before it sank.
Bias read (Center): The article presents historical and scientific findings about a medieval ship's origin and construction without overt ideological framing. It focuses on archaeological and dendrochronological research, emphasizing factual data rather than political commentary. While the discovery relates to national
