900-year-old Crusader sword discovered off coast of Israel

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I'd probably poop myself I found that.
 
"Previous archaeological finds in the area suggest that the cove was used as a natural anchorage for ships seeking shelter and has been in use since the Late Bronze Age..."

I'm imaging a Knight, who had spent 6 months travelling across Europe and was finally ready to join the battle, accidentally dropping his sword into the sea. I bet the trash talk from his comrades lasted for the rest of his days. Which may not have been very numerous without his sword.
 
There can be only one…
 
I’m thinking Monty Python or Rowan Atkinson would have developed a pretty good skit with this had it occurred a few years back.
 
I’m thinking Monty Python or Rowan Atkinson would have develop a pretty good skit with this had it occurred a few years back.
"Remember old Fumblefingers McGee? He sure could have used that sword when we ran into Saladin's guard."

"Yep. How long did he last with that borrowed pikestaff? 6 months to get here and dead within the first 30 seconds of the battle."
 

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