A full-sized replica of a 17th century Spanish galleon will be visiting the show, after technical issues meant her visit was cancelled last year. El Galeon is nearly 50m long with six decks and will be berthed on Albert Pier. The crew will be on hand to explain more about the ship and the history behind the Spanish fleet, which was mainly used between the 16th and 18th centuries and took the lead in many of the world’s trade routes.
The galleons were originally built to cross the Atlantic and Pacific oceans, taking basic products like wheat, olive oil, wine, cloths and fabrics, weapons, and tools from Spain. When the galleons came back from America and the Philippines, they mainly carried gold, silver, ivory, silk, and precious gems.
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