During field research conducted by archaeologists from Argentina and Spain, three pieces of ship wreckage were discovered on Estadios Island, located in Tierra del Fuego. This work continued in 2026.
Experts believe that among the discovered artifacts may be the remains of the brigantine 'Espera'. This ship, which belonged to the renowned seafarer Luis Piedra Bueno, is presumed to have wrecked in 1873. However, specialists note that final confirmation or refutation of this version is only possible after conducting additional research.
Information about the discovery was presented in the scientific journal Antiquity.