10th February 1659
Indian Ocean, the island of Malé, Maldives
A raging storm was seen ravaging the coastline of Malé Island, located in the northern part of the Indian Ocean. In such stormy weather, large warships of more than 1,000 tons could be seen swinging on the water in the harbour like helpless little wooden toys. These formidable war machines, held to be capable of conquering the seas, now clanged and creaked when facing the wrath of Mother Nature.
The town of Malé was only a kilometre away.
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