The Lost Galleon of Wales: Shipwreck treasures from a Welsh Beach The 'Mary Rose' of Glamorgan

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William E Thomas

The Lost Galleon of Wales

Shipwreck treasures from a Welsh Beach The 'Mary Rose' of Glamorgan

William E Thomas

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English

aSys Publishing
19 June 2024

Military history; Archaeology; Military vehicles; History of engineering & technology; Ships & shipping: general interest

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On December 28th, 1583, the Elizabethan merchant galleon Ann Francis, returning from Spain, carrying smuggled gold and silver coins, was wrecked at Morfa Margam, Port Talbot, Wales. Over four hundred years later, in the summer of 1996, William Edward Thomas, whilst enjoying his hobby of beach metal detecting, stumbled upon the wreck's fabulous treasure and maritime artefacts. For over twenty years of secret searching, he followed the shifting sands and persevered against the odds to hunt down treasure dispersed over miles of open foreshore. With no more than a shovel and a metal detector, he found some of the rarest and most significant shipwreck treasures ever recovered from a UK beach. However, the treasure is only half the story. His research revealed an extraordinary story that makes the shipwreck unique and one of the most fascinating ever to be discovered.

This captivating book takes the reader on a dual journey of exciting treasure recoveries and a voyage into the past, where fact is stranger than fiction. The reader can feel the thrill of the hunt, share in the detective work, and marvel in wonderment at the astonishing revelations. It's a unique Welsh treasure story that keeps on giving.

By: William E Thomas
Imprint: aSys Publishing
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 140mm, Spine: 26mm
Weight: 576g
ISBN: 9781913438791
ISBN 10: 1913438791
Pages: 372
Publication Date: 19 June 2024
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active