The Last Voyage of Nuestra Señora de las Mercedes. MAN

This temporary exhibition is dedicated to the frigate Nuestra Señora de las Mercedes, which sank in 1804 and was recovered by the Spanish government after winning a lawsuit brought against the salvage company Odyssey in the US courts.

The show, which will visit the National Archaeological Museum and the Naval Museum, emphasises the importance of underwater heritage and explains the historical context and circumstances surrounding the sinking of this Spanish Navy vessel.

In this exhibition, subtitled A Cultural Treasure Recovered, the National Archaeological Museum narrates the circumstances and historical ramifications of the ship?s fatal explosion, focusing on the archaeological aspect of the assets recovered from the wreck and touching upon the Spanish government?s legal battle to retrieve our national heritage.

Period artefacts, key historical documents from state archives and more than 30,000 coins are just some of the cultural assets and works featured in the MAN?s production of this fascinating show.

Organised by: Ministry of Education, Culture and Sport, Ministry of Defence and Acción Cultural Española (AC/E) Venues: National Archaeological Museum and Naval Museum

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The MAN is a fully accessible museum for people with disabilities. The MAN has free barrier access for wheelchair and mobility scooter users. Enjoy Accessible Tourism with Accessible Madrid. If you wish to visit this interesting exhibition. You can hire your electric scooter in Accessible Madrid (www.accessiblemadrid.com). Contact us if you need some help planning your accessible trip to Madrid and other cities in Spain. We will be happy to assist you.

MAN - The Last Voyage of Nuestra Señora de las Mercedes - 12 June - 30 Novemberhttp://www.man.es/

Calle de Serrano, 13, 28001 Madrid

Opening hours (MAN):

Tuesday to Saturday, 9:30-20:00 h.

Sunday and public holidays: 9:30-15:00 h.

Free entrance