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Dom Robinson, a shipwreck enthusiast, became the owner of a sunken 1917 cargo ship after purchasing it online for just 300 pounds.

Through his dives, he has discovered around 20 to 25 shipwrecks over the past few years.(Representational Image/Pexel)

In an unusual purchase, Dom Robinson from the UK has bought a World War I-era shipwreck for a mere ₹34,000 (300 pounds). According to a report by the BBC, Robinson came across the listing for the SS Almond Branch on Facebook Marketplace and wasted no time in making the deal.

The 3,300-tonne cargo ship, which spans 330 feet, was sunk by a German submarine off the coast of Cornwall on November 27, 1917. Since then, it has remained submerged beneath the sea. A diving enthusiast and shipwreck researcher, Robinson described his excitement upon finding the vessel online.

“I just went along & kind of kicked the tires and I sucked my teeth, and I knew what it was,” he said.

Shipwreck enthusiast

Robinson has long been passionate about exploring the sea floor. He uses seabed scans to search for anomalies, which he then investigates. Through his dives, he has discovered around 20 to 25 shipwrecks over the past few years. He shares these underwater adventures with viewers on his YouTube channel.