Indiaanskop
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Indiaanskop, also known as Indian Head, is an island near Aruba.[1][2] It was previously estimated to have a terrain elevation of 1 metre (3.3 ft) above sea level. In the 1950s, a number of ancient cannons were discovered on the seabed near the island.[3]
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Location | Caribbean |
Coordinates | 12°24.8798′N 69°53.7700′W |
Archipelago | Leeward Islands, Lesser Antilles |
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In 1770, a Spanish pirate ship named St Charlos, led by skipper Mediasabel, stranded in the area.[4] Presently, the island is partially submerged and is marked with a light.[5]