Divers find 13th century wreck from Kublai Khan's Mongol invasion fleet that was destroyed by 'divine' typhoon
Japanese legend claims two 'divine winds', known as The Kamikaze, destroyed Mongol invasion fleets.
Hundreds of vessels were destroyed by two separate typhoons off the coast of Japan.
Defeat for Kublai Khan halted the expansion of the Mongol empire in the Far East.
36ft section of keel discovered under seabed using ultrasound equipment.
4,000 artefacts including cannonballs and stone anchors also found.
Hundreds of vessels were destroyed by two separate typhoons off the coast of Japan.
Defeat for Kublai Khan halted the expansion of the Mongol empire in the Far East.
36ft section of keel discovered under seabed using ultrasound equipment.
4,000 artefacts including cannonballs and stone anchors also found.
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