Greeks used lead (Pb) much earlier. I'm guessing the plates are supposed to be lead.
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Lead coating has been used in the Spanish galleons of the Carrera de Indias since 1514Is the bottom sheathed with metal plates? I thought copper sheathing didn't occur until the 19th century.