![]() ![]() The Esmerelda sailed with de Gama in the early 16th century, from about 1502 to 1503. ![]() “This collection provides physical, tangible proof of the military power of the Portuguese and how they dominated other countries through their naval power.” Mearns, whose company, Blue Water Recoveries, excavated the shipwreck, told The Christian Science Monitor in a phone interview. “There’s a lot to learn from the artifacts after the fully archeological study is completed,” David L. Not only is the ship’s history an intriguing story of piracy, greed, and tragedy, but the wreck can also teach scholars about the Portuguese during their "Golden Age of Navigation." The shipwreck is a treasure trove of historical artifacts, say archeologists. Researchers say they have discovered the earliest known shipwreck from Europe’s "Age of Exploration," a ship from the fleet of Portuguese explorer Vasco de Gama named the Esmerelda. ![]()
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