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History => Ancient and Medieval History => Topic started by: Imperial Dave on June 22, 2024, 09:45:36 PM

Title: Ming dynasty shipwreck
Post by: Imperial Dave on June 22, 2024, 09:45:36 PM
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/900-artifacts-recovered-from-ming-dynasty-shipwrecks-in-south-china-sea-180984564/

Of interest?
Title: Re: Ming dynasty shipwreck
Post by: Nick Harbud on June 23, 2024, 10:07:28 AM
Well, the cargo looks to be in relatively good condition.  It is a shame that there is no statement regarding the possible nationalies of th merchant vessals.  I mean, during the 16th century it could be Chinese or one of the other regional nations, as well as Portuguese, Spanish or, later on, Dutch.
Title: Re: Ming dynasty shipwreck
Post by: Keraunos on June 23, 2024, 10:50:19 AM
Lovely looking cargo.  Years back I helped at a dig at what is now the site of HK's Disney World where there had been a place for careening and repairing ships of the same era.  Lots of blue and white pottery.  All of it smashed up.  I think the theory was that it was used as ballast, taken off the ships to make repairs easier and not all put back at the end.  Whatever, it was a very boring dig.