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Angra D
It was identified through the detection of metallic masses which led to the location, of the remains of the Run'her shipwreck and, almost simultaneously, of the hull of another vessel that was under the remains of the Run'her's boiler this new vessel was named 'Angra D.'
This vessel was well preserved, buried at a depth of 6.5 meters under a thick layer of stones from the ballast and sand. Oriented in an E-W direction, parallel to the coastline, its length was estimated at 35 meters, with a maximum width of 10 meters and a minimum of 7 meters.
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The starboard side of this vessel was well preserved, as was the deck up to the projection of the stern, all the frames, the keel, the false keel, and the mast step.
These elements made it possible to conclude that it was a vessel dated to the 17th century, of Iberian origin, most likely from Spain.
During the survey work, various artifacts were collected that helped in dating and identifying the vessel’s origin, such as mercury, which came from Spain and was intended for mines in the Americas.
The typology of the majority of the ceramics recovered also points to a material culture from the early 17th century, of Hispanic origin.
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This vessel also had to be completely dismantled and moved out of the reach of the works at the Marina of Angra do Heroísmo and placed in an 'artificial grave' in the bay of Angra do Heroísmo, and it is still under study.
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Angra E
This site is located between Angra A and Angra B, and consists of three clusters mainly of wood.
The first, made up of a mast about 2.40 meters high, with 4.35 meters at one base and 5.45 meters at the top;
The second, comprised of another piece, where a mortise and wooden pegs can also be distinguished;
The third, consisting of two small wooden ends, buried in the sediment.
During the survey work, a bronze cauldron, a bone knife handle, and some ceramic fragments were recovered from this site.
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Angra F
The site corresponds to the wreck of a vessel in the bay of Angra do Heroísmo, near the wreck of the Lidador, at a depth of about eight meters, under a thick layer of sediments.
The archaeological evidence spread on the site consists of ballast stones extending over more than 30 meters.
Wooden parts from the structures of a hull have been identified there, which appear to have been part of the keel of the frame and the mast, with a total length of about 4.40 meters.Some ceramic fragments were also recovered from this location.
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Angra G
The site corresponds to the wreck of a Portuguese ship from the 16th or 17th century in the bay of Angra do Heroísmo, which lies at a depth of about fifty meters.
It was discovered during the preparation of the 2004 Archaeological Chart, with the help of the submarine "Lula," from the Rebikoff-Niggeler Foundation, which allowed for a more detailed survey of the deeper areas of the Angra do Heroísmo bay.
In the archaeological remains of the site, it is possible to distinguish two large anchors, wooden fragments, concretions, various artifacts, and a large number of small white shells, called Cowries or Indian shells.
It was these shells, used as currency in the slave trade with the African continent, that allowed for an approximate dating of the shipwreck.
The DeepBlue Diving Center assisted in the identification and preservation study of these remains, carrying out a series of dives and providing logistical and technical support, with instructor Nuno Oliveira and Mr. Ricardo Tavares being the first divers to carry out this task.​​​​​​​
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Instrutor Nuno Oliveira at 50m Depth
Angra G
small white shells, called Cowries or Indian shells.