The São Jorge sank in 1524. Centuries later, could it have appeared off the coast of Kenya?
By Michael Natale
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- A sunken vessel off the coast of Kenya may be a long-lost ship of famed explorer Vasco da Gama.
- The São Jorge, a ship that sailed on the explorer’s final voyage, sank in 1524.
- Further study is needed to confirm, but maritime archaeologists suggest that such a discovery would be “archaeological stardust.”
In 2016, the timbers of a ship’s hull were discovered amidst the coral located roughly 1,640 feet from the shore of Malindi, Kenya. Now, a study published in the Journal of Maritime Archaeology suggests that this remarkable wreckage may have been part of the final voyage of famed explorer Vasco da Gama.
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https://www.popularmechanics.com/science/a62953374/vasco-da-gama-final-voyage-shipwreck/
