This article details recent maritime archaeological research off the town of Elmina in coastal Ghana. Founded in 1482, Elmina Castle was the first and largest European outpost in sub-Saharan West Africa, and remained a centre of maritime trade for almost four centuries. Survey and diver investigations led to the discovery of several sites, including a shipwreck dating to the mid 17th century, which is characterized by a mass of trade goods, cannon and buried hull remains. A second Dutch vessel dating to c.1700 was documented after its discovery during dredging operations in the Benya Lagoon adjacent to Elmina. These sites present an opportunity to study ships and cargoes involved in the West African trade.

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海洋考古与早期大西洋贸易：加纳埃尔米纳市的研究

本文详细介绍了加纳沿海Elmina镇附近的海洋考古研究。埃尔米纳城堡（Elmina Castle）成立于1482年，是撒哈拉以南非洲西部的第一个也是最大的欧洲哨所，并且在近四个世纪以来一直是海上贸易的中心。调查和潜水员调查导致发现了几个地点，其中包括可追溯到17世纪中叶的沉船，沉船的特点是大量的商品，加农炮和掩埋的船体残骸。在大约Elmina附近的Benya泻湖的疏operations作业中发现该船后，发现了另一艘可追溯至1700年的荷兰船只。这些站点为研究与西非贸易有关的船舶和货物提供了机会。