galleon
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A full-size replica of a Spanish galleon stares out into Manila Bay, the centrepiece of a museum that will transport visitors back to the 17th century, when conscripted Philippine mariners hastened the era of globalisation.
From Barron's ● Apr. 28, 2026
Sunk in 1708, the galleon San José attained legendary status.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 30, 2026
In 1708 the San José, a treasure-laden Spanish galleon, sunk off the coast of Colombia.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 31, 2025
New artefacts have been uncovered on the 18th Century Spanish galleon dubbed the “holy grail of shipwrecks” off the coast of Colombia.
From BBC ● Aug. 9, 2024
He brought the construction kit of the Spanish galleon model, and worked at it in here.
From "I'm the King of the Castle" by Susan Hill
The galleons brought more than silver to the Philippines.
From Barron's ● Apr. 28, 2026
Beyond lie the turquoise and azure waters of the lagoon, a white line of surf at the reef, cumulus clouds on the horizon moving as stately as galleons.
From Slate ● Aug. 5, 2023
Printed on delicate yellow paper that was almost translucent, “The Americana Treasure Map” was decorated with drawings of galleons, pirates and a compass rose embellished with a skull and crossbones.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 13, 2023
“The ideas just cascade down about the romance of Spanish galleons and pirate ships,” Mr. Meide said.
From New York Times ● Dec. 9, 2022
Spanish treasure galleons were soon sailing home loaded with riches from mines in Mexico and Peru.
From "In the Shadow of Liberty" by Kenneth C. Davis
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