This is an interesting story for several reasons. First, archaeologists believe that they may have discovered the wreckage of a 17th century ship lost off the coast of Panama in 1671, from the famed Captain Henry Morgan‘s fleet. Second, a … Continue reading
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Six guns from the ships of privateer Admiral Sir Henry Morgan are believed to have been found in the Chagres River in Panama. Henry Morgan’s cannons found in Panama, archaeologists say Archaeologists have recovered six cannons from the ships of Welsh privateer … Continue reading
In only the third time in 96 years, the Panama Canal closed yesterday due to flooding. After being shut down for ten hours it reopened early this morning. Heavy rains around the Chagres River, caused the water in Lake Gatun, a significant part … Continue reading