Saint Helena History, Saint Helena

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St Helena Island was discovered by Portuguese navigator, Joao dă Nova, who landed on the site of what is now Jamestown on 21 May 1502. The island soon became a haven for visiting ships plying their trade because of its plentiful supply of fresh water, fruit and goats.

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