BOATS CORSARIOS DRAKE
In June 1589 the city of Vigo was ransacked by the British under the command of the famous Drake. There were surprised South temporary prompting two of his small boats naufragasen on the north coast of the estuary. Immediately they were torched by neighbors, to prevent refloating. Currently there are only two groups of two guns. The remains have been despoiled.
Source: Yago Crespo Abilleira
LOCATION
Region: Galicia
Province:
locality: Cangas do Morrazo
Centers
- Center: Atlantis www.buceo.net
- Center: Diving Whale www.buceobalea.com
- Center: Diving Cies Islands www.buceoislascies.com
WRECK DETAILS
Appellative: Drake Corsairs
Sinking Year: 1589
Causes: Temporary. Subsequent fire by the locals.
Place: n / a
Maximum depth: 10
Profundidad media: 8
Minimum depth: 2
OTHER SOURCES
- http://www.farodevigo.es/gran-vigo/2013/08/28/naufragios-piratas-ria-vigo/867280.html
- http://www.farodevigo.es/gran-vigo/2013/08/27/arqueologos-identifican-restos-avalan-tesis/866682.html
- http://www.farodevigo.es/gran-vigo/2013/08/27/cinco-siglos-adosados-rocas/866683.html
- http://www.surcando.com/peligros-navegacion/salainos-de-tierra-y-de-fuera/
- Book "Contraarmada" Luis Santos Gorrochategui
- Book "Cataloging the underwater archaeological sites on the coast of Galicia," Ramon Patiño.