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Old naval mine found just off the coast of Crete

A naval mine, apparently dating back to World War II, has been discovered on the seabed off the coast of western Crete, authorities said Friday.
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Kathimerini
· Jun 23, 2026
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A naval mine has been discovered at a depth of 28 meters off the coast of Epanomi, south of Thessaloniki, the Hellenic Coast Guard said on Tuesday.
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Related coverage for "Old naval mine found just off the coast of Crete": Kathimerini — Naval mine found near Thessaloniki. Anadolu Agency — US Navy suspends search for sailor missing after helicopter crash in Arabian Sea. Vision Times — How China Is Learning From Iran’s Coercive Use of Strategic Waterways. Ancient Pages — Three-Decade Mystery Of 17th-Century Shipwreck Dom van Keulen With 400 Gold Coins Finally Solved. Yonhap News Agency — (URGENT) Navy searches for sailor missing during East Sea patrol. Kotaku — How To Quickly Find The Best Sea Shanty In Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced


