Islas Canarias – The Arozenas Legacy

Introduction

In Santa Cruz Island there is a museum – the Museo Naval del Barco de la Virgen – that harbors an amazing collection of naval documents from the 19th century, mostly from the archives of the Arozena family. This family of skilled shipbuilders and successful shippers has a rich story that deserves to be told.

Santa Cruz de La Palma and its bay, undated — Santa Cruz de La Palma and its bay, with the Barco de la Virgen in the foreground (undated).

Crowds around a rigged ship replica, undated — Crowds around a rigged ship replica, with sailors manning the masts (undated).

The Barco de la Virgen in 1940 — The Barco de la Virgen surrounded by crowds, 1940.

The Maritime Archaeology of the Canary Islands

Learn about the archaeological history, early navigation, and underwater cultural heritage of the Canary Islands.

Islas Canarias – Early Diving

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Introduction

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