Ancient Paleolithic Seafarers Visited Crete

That is the startling implication of discoveries made the last two summers on the Greek island of Crete. Stone tools found there, archaeologists say, are at least 130,000 years old, which is considered strong evidence for the earliest known seafaring in the Mediterranean and cause for rethinking the maritime capabilities of prehuman cultures.

Source: Discovery Dates Seafaring 100,000-Plus Years Ago – The New York Times