Sailing History - Wreck of the 'Esmeralda' (15th Century) found off the Osmani Coast

Thursday, March 17, 2016

The oldest shipwreck from Europe's Golden Age of Exploration, found off the coast of Oman, is believed to be that of the 'Esmeralda', which was part of a fleet led by legendary Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama during his second voyage to India (1502-1503).
An article in National Geographics. See also the website of the project.

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