Sunken Armada vessel discovered off coast

THE wreckage of a sunken vessel believed to be from the Spanish Armada has been discovered off the Donegal coast.

Underwater archaeologists are to explore the historic wreck, located in shallow waters in Rutland Harbour, near Burtonport.

Evidence uncovered during a dive survey revealed the vessel was most likely a 16th century ship, possibly part of the 1588 Spanish Armada.