Story Posted May 1, 2008 Share Posted May 1, 2008 Three photos here http://www.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/africa/05/01...k.ap/index.html WINDHOEK, Namibia (AP) -- Geologists searching for diamonds have stumbled upon a shipwreck loaded with gold and silver coins, ivory and cannons to fend off pirates. An archaelogist told The Associated Press on Thursday that the ship dates back some 500 years -- around the time Vasco de Gama and Columbus were plying the waters of the New World. The Namdeb Diamond Corp. had reported Wednesday that geologists discovered the shipwreck on April 1 during a search for diamonds off Namibia's southwest coast. Astrolabes and other period navigational tools were discovered. * Spanish gold coins, Portuguese silver coins minted in the late 1400s or early 1500s were found, as well as dividers used for measuring distance on a map during navigation. The reverse of the some of the gold coins depicts Ferdinand and Isabella, two Spanish monarchs of the time Dances for nickels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coastie04 Posted May 1, 2008 Share Posted May 1, 2008 I just heard about this on the radio. Apparently there was also some remains of the ship itself. Beyond the 'treasure', I wonder what artifacts are going to be revealed! Hopefully the diamond mining company doesn't just grab the gold and go. Coastie She was bigger and faster when under full sail With a gale on the beam and the seas o'er the rail Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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