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Sunken 16th-century ship found in Namibia with rich cargo
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A Portuguese trading ship, Bom Jesus, has been discovered off the coast of Namibia, believed to have sunk in 1533. The ship contained around 22 tonnes of copper, ivory, weapons, navigational instruments, and over 2,000 gold coins.
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- Sank in 1533
- Discovered in April 2008
- Contains 22 tonnes of copper
- Found over 2,000 gold coins
- Location: near Oranjemund
Namibia · Bom Jesus · Oranjemund · Portuguese trading ship
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