Copenhagen (Denmark), Apr. 2 (LaPresse) – Over two centuries after the Battle of Copenhagen, marine archaeologists have located in the Copenhagen harbor the wreck of the Danish warship Dannebroge, sunk by the British fleet led by Admiral Horatio Nelson. The wreck lies at a depth of 15 meters, in difficult conditions amid sediments and almost zero visibility. The excavations, led by the Viking Ship Museum, are a race against time: the area will soon be affected by the Lynetteholm urban project. The Dannebroge, 48 meters long and the Danish flagship, was one of the main British targets: hit by cannon fire and set on fire, it exploded during the battle. The conflict, one of Nelson’s most famous, caused thousands of deaths and helped break the alliance between Denmark and other Northern European powers. Among the recovered artifacts are cannons, uniforms, personal items, and human remains, which may belong to missing crew members. Experts believe the site could provide new insights into life aboard the ship during the battle. Archaeologists hope the discovery will allow for a deeper understanding of one of the most significant events in Danish history and give a more human dimension to the battle.