British Indian Ocean Territory -

" SHIPS ~ SEAFARING & EXPLORATION ~ VASCO DA GAMA."

OFFICIAL ~ Miniature Sheet, First Day Cover !

A few words from the MS:

VASCO DA GAMA

Born: ca.1460-69 Sines, Alentejo, Portugal.

Sighted the Chagos archipelago - early 16th century.

Died: 24th December, 1524

Kochi, India.

FDI: 09 MAR 09, BRITISH INDIAN OCEAN TERRITORY.