in 1709 Scottish mariner Alexander Selkirk was resuced from the island of Aguas Buenas after five years alone, having been marooned by his previous captain. Upon Selkirk's return to Britain he became headline news and a major celebrity. The famous book Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe was based upon his experiences.

Now, almost 300 years later his camp has been discovered and excavated. Notable finds include a pair of navigational dividers.

Labels: Aguas Buenas, Alexander Selkirk, camp, Daniel Defoe, Robinson Crusoe