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This portrait of William Dampier hangs in London’s National Gallery in recognition of his contribution to natural history.
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William Dampier - The Pirate Who Collected Plants

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Two divers prepare to explore the Lusitania shipwreck in 1935.
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Divers Explore the Lusitania Shipwreck

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In Egypt, Dr. Jean-Daniel Stanley of the Smithsonian studies submerged ancient settlements.
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Underwater Archaeology

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A researcher takes notes at the site of an ancient shipwreck recently discovered in Mazotas, Cyprus. The ship went down in the 4th century B.C. loaded with expensive and sought-after wine from Greece.
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Cyprus Shipwreck Discovery

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King Manuel of Portugal rides a sea creature
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Political Props

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a mermaid illustration on an old map
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A Mermaid's Vanity

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A lobster like beat on an old map
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The Many Footed Beast

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Two whales attack a ship on a map
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Whales of the Carta Marina

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A sea pig illustration on an old map
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Sea Swine

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a part human, part horse, part fish on an early atlas
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Mythical Creatures on Maps

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A sea monster attacks a wooden ship
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Sea Monsters of an Early Atlas

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