Photo: Lars Einarsson/Kalmar County MuseumEmma Löfgren · 27 Jul 2016, 12:56Published: 27 Jul 2016 10:51 GMT+02:00Updated: 27 Jul 2016 12:56 GMT+02:00Swedish scientists have discovered what is believed to be 340-year-old cheese on board an iconic shipwreck. READ ALSO: My incredible experience on board Sweden's Vasa shipA file photo of divers searching the shipwreck. A diamond ring, the stinky cheese and gold coins. As for the cheese, it is currently being kept at low temperatures awaiting a scientific analysis to find out exactly what it is and what it could reveal about life on board a Swedish ship in the 17th century. Einarsson said the thick, gooey find smells strongly of cheese and yeast.

Source: The Local July 27, 2016 09:00 UTC