Shipwrecks & Sunken Treasures in Southeast Asia,9789812045430

Shipwrecks & Sunken Treasures in Southeast Asia

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ISBN13: 9789812045430
ISBN10: 9812045430
Format: Paperback
Pub. Date: 2002-10-01
Publisher(s): Art Media Resources Ltd
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Summary

Southeast Asia has been the hub of a prosperous maritime trade for many centuries. Just about every type of exotic merchandise was trade here--porcelain, gold, silver and the precious spices for which the region was renowned. This book weaves a fascinating story of the rich trading history of the Spice Route and of the thousands of ships that came here in search of riches. It explores some of the reasons why the ships sank and provides an eye-opening account of the fabulous treasures that still lie undisturbed beneath the waters of Southeast Asia.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements vii
Foreword viii
Author's Note ix
1. Maritime Legacy 1 (18)
- Sailing ships Through the Centuries
12 (4)
- Coins and Currency
16(3)
2. Why Did the ships sink? 19(14)
- The VUNG TAU Cargo
23(10)
3. Researching Wrecks 33(11)
- The HATCHER JUNK
36 (2)
- The GELDERMALSEN'S Fabulous Nanking Cargo
38(6)
4. Search and salvage 44 (21)
- The THAILAND JUNK
47 (7)
- The MARIE THERESE
54 (4)
- Search for the Lost Treasures of Malacca
58(7)
5. Which Wreck Is It? 65(15)
6. Shipwrecks of Asia 80(63)
Bibliography 143(3)
Ship Index 146

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