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The Classical Shipwreck at Alonnisos (Greek Αλοννησος) is a shipwreck of the Classical Greek period that sunk near the islet Peristera at a depth of 30 m. Its cargo of 3000-4000 amphorae made it the largest transport ship yet known of its period when excavation began in 1992, and it carried wine from Mende and Skopelos. In addition to amphorae, the shipwreck contained many other items, including Black-glazed Ware cups and plates and bronze cooking ware.

The region around the shipwreck is currently under development as an underwater archaeological park.

Discovery
In 1985 the Greek fisherman Dimitris Mavrikis discovered a large Classical shipwreck near the islet of Peristera and declared it to the Greek Department of Maritime Antiquities. Department personnel conducted a survey in 1991 under the Director of the department Elpida Hadjidaki. At this time the wreck was marked by thousands of amphorae forming a mound 25 m by 12 m. The upper layer was jumbled, but the lower layer appeared relatively undisturbed. The size of the mound indicated that this shipwreck was twice as large as any other shipwreck of the Classical period discovered at that time.

Three of the amphorae were recovered for examination. They dated to the last quarter of the 5th c BC, and were identified as wine amphorae from Mende and Skopelos.

Excavation
Systematic excavation of the shipwreck began in 1992 under the auspices of the Greek Department of Maritime Antiquities.