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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

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

If he could make a galleon model it would last a long time, they were difficult.

From "I'm the King of the Castle" by Susan Hill




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