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but during the 17th century the island had yet another designation, vaz pinto, honoring the governor. this happened because the local carmelites were allowed by him to use stones from the island to build their churches and installations. in the following century the then uninhabited island would start to be used for military purposes, with the construction of a black powder armory. afterwards the island was owned by captain felipe antónio barbosa for some time.
but during the 17th century the island had yet another designation, vaz pinto, honoring the governor.
this happened because the local carmelites were allowed by him to use stones from the island to build their churches and installations.
in the following century the then uninhabited island would start to be used for military purposes, with the construction of a black powder armory.
afterwards the island was owned by captain felipe antónio barbosa for some time.