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galleon

[gal-ee-uhn, gal-yuhn] / ˈgæl i ən, ˈgæl yən /




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Artefacts from voyages line exhibits surrounding the vessel, including part of a Chinese tomb that once served as ballast in the hold of a galleon.

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

The South American nation has also declared a protected archaeological area around the San José galleon - which was sunk by the British Royal Navy in 1708 in the Caribbean Sea.

From BBC • May 26, 2024

Space funk goggles wrapped around his dignified, long-jawed head, on top of which sat, or sailed really, the Spanish galleon of a velvet maroon hat.

From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides




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