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    The Roman vessel of La Palud
    IV Century A.D.

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The ancient Ship of La Palud was a Roman trade vessel carrying a cargo of North African olive oil and garum (fish preserves) in large African amphorae (left and below), sunk near Port-Cros during VI Century A.D.

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L' antica Nave di La Palud era un'oneraria Romana che trasportava un carico di olio d' oliva e di garum (salsa di pesce) in anfore di tipo Africano Grande (a sinistra e sotto), affondato presso Port Cros nel corso del VI Secolo D.C.

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The wreck lies on a sandy bottom near a rocky reef, at a depth of less than -10m.

il relitto giace su un fondale sabbioso presso una scogliera, ad una profondità di circa -10m.