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The wreck was initially located in 1998 and excavated between 20 by a partnership between the Oman Ministry of Heritage and Culture and the shipwreck recovery company Bluewater Recoveries Ltd., which is directed by David Mearns. The wreck 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). Some interesting facts and biography information about the History, Life & Times of Vasco da Gamaįamous Explorers - Vasco da Gama - Explorer and NavigatorĪdditional details, timelines, facts, history and information about the famous European Explorers and events in the great Age of Exploration and Elizabethan Times can be accessed via the Elizabethan Era Sitemap.The oldest shipwreck from Europe's Golden Age of Exploration has been found off the coast of Oman, the country's Ministry of Heritage and Culture announced on Tuesday. Interesting Facts, Timeline and Information about Vasco da Gama The sail area of the ships would have been about 2500 square feet.The overall length of the ships would have been about 80 feet.
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The Sao Gabriel, the Sao Rafael and the Berrio were all small ships, about 80 tons.The Captain would have had some private stores which might include wine and fresh livestock Food provisions would have included bread, beer, fish and salted meat. Conditions on the Vasco da Gama ships would have been very basic.This would have enabled Vasco da Gama to calculate the ship's position at sea All of the navigational aids used by Vasco da Gama on the Sao Gabriel, the Sao Rafael and the Berrio were used to measure the angle between objects above the ocean, such as the stars or the sun, with the horizon.The Navigational aids that Vasco da Gama would have used on his ships included: Various aids to navigation were available on ships during the Renaissance.The living conditions on board the small ships were basic and the voyages were dangerous. The brave men of the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries who sailed in uncharted waters to unknown lands were courageous adventurers who were motivated by fame, glory and the wealth. The names of the 1497 Vasco da Gama Ships were the Sao Gabriel, the Sao Rafael and the Berrio. 1539 The remains of Vasco da Gama are returned to Portugal and his body is lain to rest at Vidigueiraįacts about the 1497 Vasco da Gama Ships - the Sao Gabriel, the Sao Rafael and the Berrio.1524 Vasco Da Gama dies in Cochin on the Malabar coast, India on 24 December, 1524.1524 King John III sends Vasco da Gama to India as the Portuguese viceroy.1519 the title of Count is bestowed on Vasco da Gama.1502 King Manuel I of Portugal sent da Gama on another expedition to India and da Gama returned in 1503.He is created Admiral of the Indian Ocean 1499 September: Vasco da Gama returns to Portugal to great acclaim.1498 October 5 Vasco da Gama sets sail for home and Portugal.1498 May 20 The voyage of discovery reached its destination - the Indies and Calcutta, India.There journey was dangerous and they were attacked by Arabs.1498 January Da Gama reached the mouth of the Zambezi.1497 December 25 da Gama reached the coast of Natal.1497 November 22 Vasco da Gama sailed around the Cape of Good Hope in Africa.The Sao Gabriel which da Gama commanded.Four ships were in the fleet led by Vasco de Gama.1497 July 8 Vasco da Gama sailed from Lisbon under the leadership of the three da Gama bothers: Vasco, Paulo, and Nicolao Coelho accompanied by crews of about one hundred and fifty men.1497 January the command of an expedition to find a sea route to the East Indies was given to Vasco da Gama.1492 King John II of Portugal sent Vasco da Gama to Setubal, on the Lisbon coast, to seize French ships in retaliation for French raids against Portuguese ships.Vasco da Gama was well educated as befitted his status and would have been taught several languages, physics, geometry, mathematics and astronomy.He came from a noble Portuguese family and his father was a distinguished soldier who attended the Portuguese court.Vasco da Gama was born in Sines, Province of Alemtejo, Portugal.The following are additional facts and a timeline about the life and history of Vasco da Gama: Facts, Timeline & History about the life of Vasco da Gama - Explorer and Navigator