The mystery of a maritime disaster has been solved after experts found a vessel that sank almost 140 years ago.
Diver and explorer Dom Robinson identified the SS Nantes, off Plymouth, after examining the wreck site and finding crockery.
Dr Harry Bennett, an expert in maritime history, said the dive team had found "the underwater archaeological equivalent of a needle in a haystack".
Mr Robinson said solving the mystery ensured those who died were not forgotten.
In November 1888, the SS Nantes, which was operated by the Cunard Steamship Company, collided with a German sailing vessel, the Theodor Ruger, said Dr Bennett.
