This diorama depicts the view from a Portuguese ship attacking Melaka in 1511. The Portuguese launched their first attack on 25th July 1511 but was strongly resisted by the Melakans. They attacked again on 10th August 1511 and again failed.
On 24th August 1511, the Portuguese captured Melaka.
The Portuguese burned all ships docked at Melaka.
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