NAMASTE!

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THE PORTABLE ALTAR OF VASCO DA GAMA

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According to tradition, this altar went with Vasco da Gama on board the ship San Gabriel on the maiden voyage to India in 1497. The inside of the lid has a religious painting of Christ on the cross and three liturgical texts for the celebration of Mass services.

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LISBON TRAILS: BELEM

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On 8 July 1497 Vasco da Gama led a fleet of four ships with a crew of 170 men from Restelo in Lisbon, most likely from a location near to where the Monument of Discoveries and Tower of Belem is today. Let's trace their journey in Belem!

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