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
A Spanish galleon, the San José, was sunk by the British off the coast of Colombia more than 300 years ago.
From BBC • Oct. 2, 2024
“When you’re following it, you can hear it creaking so it sounds like an old galleon going along,” said Martin Oates, who helped restore it and walks behind as the brake man.
From Seattle Times • Apr. 9, 2023
They were six days following Bar's galleon and brought her to battle on the seventh.
From "The Horse and His Boy" by C.S. Lewis
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