The history of maritime trade
The history of maritime trade is rich with stories of ships carrying valuable cargoes, especially during the age of exploration and colonial expansion. During this period, European powers shipped vast fortunes across seas and oceans.
For example, Spanish galleons carried vast amounts of gold, silver and other precious stones from the Americas to Spain. A single vessel could carry two tonnes of gold, making these voyages lucrative as well as dangerous, as pirates or rival naval powers could attack these treasure ships.
From the 17th to the 19th centuries, commodities like spices, tea, and silk were among the most valuable cargoes transported by ships. Clipper Ships, known for their speed, were used for transporting these items from Asia to Europe. The profits from a single journey were massive and fueled the rise of trading empires and economies.
Read this article to find out about the most valuable cargoes ever transported by commercial ships.
Nuestra Señora de Atocha (1622)
Spanish Galleon Nuestra Señora de Atocha was a part of the 1622 Treasure Fleet. It transported wealth from the New World to Spain and sank near the
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