Pirates’ dream: What is a 500-year-old Portuguese gold ship doing in the Namibian desert?
Diamond miners in Namibia unearthed the Bom Jesus, a 16th-century Portuguese carrack, miles inland. This remarkable discovery revealed a ship's hull intact after 500 years, laden with gold coins, copper, ivory, and porcelain. The vessel, lost in a storm around 1533 while en route to India, offers a rare glimpse into historical trade perils.
Diamond miners in Namibia unearthed the Bom Jesus, a 16th-century Portuguese carrack, miles inland. This remarkable discovery revealed a ship's hull intact after 500 years, laden with gold coins, copper, ivory, and porcelain. The vessel, lost in a storm around 1533 while en route to India, offers a rare glimpse into historical trade perils.
