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VISIT ARQVA – VISIT CARTAGENA TOWN OF TREASURESS

NATIONAL MUSEUM DE ARQUEOLOGIA SUBACUATICA: ARQVA

The National Museum ARQVA has a new permanent exhibition:

THE OCEANIC NAVIGATION based on "The Treasure of the

FRIGATE NUESTRA SEÑORA DE LAS MERCEDES".

"Ntra. Sra. de las Mecedes" was a Spanish war frigate that was

shipwrecked in the Peninsula Coast in the early 19th century

because of English attack.

On 9th August 1804 this frigate set sail from Uruguay to Cádiz forming part of an

official Spanish navy fleet with other 3 frigates "Fama", "Medea" and "Santa Clara".

The frigates mission was to move from the Americas to the Spanish Peninsula public

funds.

On 5th October frigates saw Santa María (Cádiz) headland; 4

English ships intercepted 4 Spanish frigates wanting to capture

them. Considering the enemy advance the English navy fired

upon and "La Mercedes" explosioned and sunk. The other 3

frigates were captured and moved to Plymouth port.

INCLUDING

Guided tour to Cartagena Licensed tourist guide (half day) Ticket ARQVA Museum (where is located the exhibition TREASURE OF LAS

MERCEDES) Ticket NAVY Museum (where is located the PERAL SUBMARINE)

PRICE

Under 5 people ask price. Individuals (5 a 10 people): 40 € per person Small groups (from 11 to 29 people): 22 € per person Groups (min. 30 people): 10 € per person

OPTIONAL

Café Asiático (price not included in the budget). Lunch (price not included in the budget).

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