101. São José Shipwreck - Welcome! The S o Jos was lost in 1622 off the island of Mozambique after being attacked by English and Dutch ships while on a mission to deliver Francisco da Gama. Includes the history of the ship and its valuable cargo. http://saojoseshipwreck.com

Available for the First Time Ever - The Lost Treasure of da Gama! Lost in 1622, rare treasure coins from the shipwreck are finally available to collectors world-wide. Excavated off the coast of Mozambique by Arqueonautas Worldwide, fewer than 7200 of these collectible quality coins will be distributed, so don't miss this remarkable opportunity to acquire one of these rare treasures! Sailing in haste from Lisbon, the was the Almiranta of a fleet on a King's mission. It was transporting royal treasure to Goa, the capital of Portugal's overseas empire. Traveling with the fleet was Francisco da Gama, the great grandson of legendary Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama, en route to Goa, India, to reign as Viceroy. Attacked at sea by English and Dutch ships, they battled heroically for several days, but in the end, the and da Gama's royal treasure were lost off the Mozambique coas t. 383 years later, Arqueonautus Worldwide located the and recovered a trove of rare treasure coins. Fewer Than 7,200 Coins Available Worldwide These rare finest quality coins from the are now being offered to collectors for the first time ever by Odyssey Marine Exploration, Inc.

102. The Roman Hideout - Roman Ship Found At Island Of Elba The Islamic Republic News Agency reports the discovery of a 2,000-year old ship off the Tuscan island of Elba. http://www.romanhideout.com/News/2002/irna20020824.asp

103. Benwood (shipwreck) - Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia Wikipedia article on the wreck of this merchant freighter in 1942 after a collision off the coasts of Florida. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Benwood_(shipwreck)

Benwood (shipwreck) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to: navigation search A diver checks out the structure of the ribs of the ship. Contents Wrecking Event After the Sinking See also References ... edit Wrecking Event The Norwegian merchant freighter Benwood (360'x51') was under the command of Captain Torbjorn Skjelbred on the fateful night of April 9, 1942. She was on a routine voyage from Tampa Bay, Florida to Norfolk, Virginia carrying a load of phosphate rock . That same evening, the Robert C. Tuttle (544'x70') was traveling to Atreco, Texas, under the command of Captain Martin Johansen. Rumors of German U-boats in the area forced the two ships to travel completely blacked out, each keeping the Florida coastal lights three miles abeam( Benwood )and one and a half miles abeam( Robert C. Tuttle ). It is reported that at 12:45 a.m. the Robert C. Tuttle sighted a black object ahead of the ship and turned starboard after signaling "I intend to turn starboard." with one blow of the ship's whistle. There was no response. At 12:50 a.m., the Benwood reported to have sighted a black object off her starboard. She sounded the ship's whistle twice indicating, "I intend to turn port." There was no response. It is believed that the two ships were now unwittingly on a collision course with each other. Just before the collision, Captain Skjelbred made last-minute efforts to avoid the

104. SS Tarpon (Shipwreck) - Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia Article from Wikipedia on this steam ship which sank in 1937 near Panama City, Florida, United States. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SS_Tarpon_(Shipwreck)

SS Tarpon (Shipwreck) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to: navigation search SS Tarpon U.S. National Register of Historic Places Florida Underwater Archaeological Preserve Location: Bay County, Florida USA Nearest city: Panama City Coordinates: 30°5′42.12″N 85°56′33.3″W 30.0950333°N 85.942583°W Coordinates ... 30.0950333°N 85.942583°W Built/Founded: Governing body: Florida Department of Environmental Protection Added to NRHP May 31, 2001 Designated FUAP FUAP #: The SS Tarpon (originally known as the Naugatuck ) is a shipwreck (which sank in ) near Panama City Florida United States Florida Underwater Archaeological Preserve when it was dedicated in . This was followed on May 31, 2001 with its addition to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places edit History The twin screwed steam ship the SS Tarpon was built in 1887, at Wilmington Delaware by shipbuilders Pusey and Jones . She was originally christened the Naugatuck. she measured 130 feet with a beam of 26 feet. The superstructure and passenger areas of the vessel were wood and the hull was iron. She was powered by twin steam engines driving iron screws. The ship was sent back to the manufacturer in 1891, after being sold by the original owner. The hull was lengthened by 30 feet and she was renamed the Tarpon. In 1902 she was sold to The Pensacola, St Andrews, and Gulf Steamship Company. Captain Willis Green Barrow took command, and capatained the ship for 30 years.

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