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became superfluous; the vessel was burned at East Africa after the transfer of its crew and provisions. The remaining two vessels got caught in a storm near the
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257:, captain,
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418:References
369:Cape Verde
365:São Rafael
342:Mossel Bay
275:Provisions
267:São Miguel
243:São Miguel
218:São Rafael
162:Complement
154:Propulsion
91:In service
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640:Carracks
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346:Malindi
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173:20 guns
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