It is rare for porcelain from the Song, Yuan and Ming dynasties to be salvaged from the same sea area at the same time.
However, it is not impossible. There should be other ancient shipwrecks in this sea area!
At the beginning, local law enforcement authorities discovered an ancient sunken ship from the Ming Dynasty at the "Three Points of Gold" in the waters of South Australia and named it "Nanhai No. 2".
Some of the porcelain later seized from fishermen's boats were from the Song and Yuan dynasties.
Therefore, it is unlikely that this part of porcelain comes from "Nanhai No. 2".
It is inferred from this that there are other ancient shipwrecks in the waters of Nan'ao.
Because of the Song, Yuan and Ming porcelains, it is unlikely that they were on the same ship.
Some clues about this can be seen from the seized porcelain.
For example, one of the sauce-colored dragon pattern altars is a typical Song and Yuan porcelain.
Judging from the appearance, these porcelains with sauce color and blue and white glaze are not from the same period as the Ming Dynasty blue and white porcelain discovered by experts when they visited "Nanhai No. 2" in early June.
The characteristics of the former are common types in kiln mouths in the Song and Yuan Dynasties.
The porcelain of the Ming Dynasty is unlikely to be in the same boat as the porcelain of the Song Dynasty.
Our country has been collecting exquisite antiques and porcelain since the Song Dynasty.
However, the styles of Song and Yuan porcelain unearthed from the Ming Dynasty sunken ship "Nanhai No. 2" are quite ordinary. They are all daily utensils and have no collection value.
Therefore, these pieces of Song and Yuan porcelain were probably salvaged by fishermen from different sunken ships in the waters near Nan'ao.
Of course, it is possible that the porcelain hidden on the diving boat on the day of seizure was obtained by fishermen from other channels rather than from "Nanhai No. 2".
If these pieces of Song and Yuan porcelain and a large number of Ming Dynasty blue and white porcelain on the "Nanhai No. 2" were indeed salvaged from the same place, this means that there is most likely another ancient ship near the "Nanhai No. 2"
Shipwreck!
By the end of 2005, some fishermen also salvaged copper coins and porcelain from the Song and Yuan Dynasties in the waters of Nan'ao.
It can be seen that there must be more than one ancient shipwreck in the waters of Nan'ao.
In fact, this is already internationally recognized.
However, Chen Wenzhe is not the only one who is interested in this sea area.
Besides, this sea area is at our doorstep. Even if some ocean bandits want to salvage illegally, they have no chance.
However, we don’t dare to salvage on a large scale, but we do dare to do it secretly.
Therefore, many people are exploring the waters there, hoping to take the opportunity to find out the origins of the South Australia shipwreck.
However, underwater archaeological experts in Guangzhou Province, my country, are also paying close attention to Nanhai No. 2 in South Australia.
They also wanted to take this opportunity to find out the origins of the ancient shipwreck in the waters of Nan'ao.
According to information collected by Chen Wenzhe, at least one other ancient Qing Dynasty ship has sunk in the waters of Nan'ao.
According to a report by the my country Underwater Archeology Center, there must be no less than 2,000 shipwrecks in the South China Sea.
According to preliminary inferences, Nanhai 2 belongs to the Wanli period of the Ming Dynasty 440 years ago.
Because Nan'ao has been an important channel for international trade since ancient times, it is a necessary place and an important relay station for my country's ancient Maritime Silk Road.
"Nanhai 2" provides important physical evidence for the study of the Maritime Silk Road. However, most of the research on the Maritime Silk Road relied on documentary materials in the past.
Historical data shows that the "Sea Ban" in the Ming Dynasty only allowed official trade, and private merchants were not allowed to go to sea.
In order to make a living, residents in coastal areas often engage in maritime smuggling activities.
But there is currently no indication that Nanhai 2 is related to the smuggling trade.
However, it is now confirmed that the "Nanhai No. 2" discovery site was at "Sandianjin".
This sea area is very special. From the surface, it looks calm and calm, but under the water, there are semi-tidal reefs lurking.
Directly opposite it and half a mile away is "Wuyu".
Of course, on that sea now, border guards and soldiers can be seen patrolling in boats from time to time, guarding Nanhai No. 2.
Chen Wenzhe has no chance of salvaging the sunken Nanhai No. 2 ship.
However, by studying the salvage of the Nanhai No. 1 and No. 2 sunken ships, they can better salvage the sunken ships they discovered.
For example, wind and waves in the sea, underwater visibility, underwater photography and video, drawing work, etc.
If Chen Wenzhe was involved, it would be easier to say.
However, without his participation, Gao Qijing and the others could only strictly formulate a salvage plan in accordance with regulations.
After studying the porcelain from the sea for a while, Chen Wenzhe came to the cockpit.
Judging from the heading, Gao Qijing does not plan to return directly to China.
"If we are lucky this time, we may be able to find a treasure sea area comparable to three gold points."
After sitting down, Gao Qijing said a little impatiently.
Chen Wenzhe laughed when he heard this. This was a good thing, but the chance was probably slim.
Because he knows very well that Nan'ao is a very special place. It is difficult to find a place comparable to Nan'ao in the outer sea.
Nan'ao has been the "gateway to eastern Guangdong" and the "throat of the sea" since ancient times. This is not just an exaggeration.
Hu Jian, the trade from eastern Guangdong to Southeast Asia and other places all pass through this route, so "Nanhai No. 2" has high value.
So, "Nanhai No. 1" and "Nanhai No. 2", which one is more valuable?
"Nanhai No. 2" and "Nanhai No. 1" each have their own research value, one is in eastern Guangdong and the other is in western Guangdong;
One is a Ming Dynasty ship and the other is a Song Dynasty ship, both of which are of great significance.
These two ships are important physical evidence of the Maritime Silk Road and will enrich the research on the Maritime Silk Road.
Of course, it also contains a lot of folklore.
The reason why we pay attention to these legends must be related to treasure hunting.
There is no smoke without fire, and everything happens for a reason. If you want to hunt for treasure, you must make bold assumptions and verify carefully, so that you can find the hidden treasure.
And here in South Australia, it is a typical example.
They have many legends from a long time ago.
For example, the emperor fled to South Australia to hide his treasure, etc. These make this sea area full of legend.
In addition, there are also legends such as: "When the water rises, it cannot be covered; when the water dries up, it covers three feet; there are three arrows, three silver plates, and eighteen golden altars."
This is Nan'ao Island, and this secret treasure saying has been passed down for thousands of years.
The fishermen on the island have many theories, because there have been legends on Nan'ao Island since ancient times that there is a treasure hidden here that is as rich as the country.
This treasure may have been left by the little emperor of the Southern Song Dynasty when he fled, or it may have been left by Wu Ping, the great "pirate" in the late Ming Dynasty.
Many people also claim that there are many ancient shipwrecks hidden in the waters of Nan'ao Island.
Many experts at the time said that these folklores could not be completely believed.
It wasn't until the recent discovery of "Nanhai 2" that these legends gained a glimmer of reality.
However, no important cultural relics have been discovered in the nearby waters, let alone legendary treasures.
Of course, local legends of found treasures will leak out from time to time.
It’s just that there are so many legends like this that we don’t know whether they are true or false.