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What are 13 artillery shells doing in the sea near the port of Ibiza?

what are 13 artillery shells doing in the sea near the port of Ibiza?

José Miguel López Romero

Modified: Tuesday, March 31 2026, 11.52pm

Over the past seven years, the Spanish Navy has deactivated 13 artillery devices near the islets of es Daus, off the coast of Ibiza. These shells, discovered in two separate incidents in March 2017 and May 2024, were neutralized due to safety concerns. Experts, including historian Pere Vilàs Gil and retired captain José María Prats Marí, believe these are expired munitions disposed of by being dumped at sea, likely originating from the dismantled battery of s’Illa Grossa. This method of disposal was common until it was banned in the 1990s. The Navy’s controlled explosions aimed to minimize environmental impact, although there are suggestions that beaconing undetonated shells might be a less harmful approach. For the full article, please visit Diario de Ibiza website here.