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Vasco da Gama (1469-1524) is famous for his completion of the first all water trade route between Europe and India. In 1497, he followed Bartolomeu Dias' route to the Cape of Good Hope and continue sailing into unknown waters along the eastern coast of the African continent.

Vasco da Gama departed in August 1498 from India with 170 men and reached Lisbon with only 54 men in September of 1499. The sailors died of scurvy, epidemic and exhaustion. Some starved to death. Among the dead was da Gama‘s brother Paulo. Da Gama had to burn two ships, because he had not enough sailors.

Size of Arrangement
Length 18.0 cm (6 3/4 inch), width 6.8 cm (2 3/4 inch), height 8.2 cm (3 1/4 cm).

The Ship Miniature
The caravel Berrio was a typical small explorer ship of the 15th and 16th century with lateen sails. Scale 1:400 (32' - 1'').
Length 7.0 cm (2 3/4 inch), height 6.8 cm (2 3/4 inch).

The Maritime Objects
Original sculpture: Inspired by African deadmasks.

Miniature cross.

Genuine set of teeth: Monkfish, Angler (Lophius americanus). From the Golfe du Lion, South of France, Mediterranien Sea.

Glass dome
For this arrangement is no glass dome obtainable. If you prefer to have a glass dome, you can order a special edition of this arrangement including a glass dome. The ship miniature and the arrangement will be completely new build at no additional cost. The size of the arrangement will be rescaled.