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    The Roman vessel of Porto Ercole
    I Century B.C.

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The ancient Ship of Porto Ercole was a Roman trade vessel, sunk off Porto Ercole during the I Century B.C.  A bronze candelabrum of the II Century B.C., 170cm high (left), was recovered from the cargo.

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L'antica Nave di Porto Ercole era una nave commerciale Romana, affondata al largo di Porto Ercole nel corso del Primo Secolo A.C.
Tra gli altri oggetti che facevano perte del carico, fu recuperato un grande candelabro in bronzo (a sinistra) databile del Secondo Secolo A.C., alto circa 170cm.