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BBC News
20-06-2025
- BBC News
Nao Victoria: Ahoy! Spanish galleon to sail into UK port
A replica of a 16th Century Spanish galleon will arrive in Yorkshire later this enormous ship is a newly built copy of an ancient ship called the Nao Victoria, which was the first to travel around the globe more than 500 years the 26 June to 6 July the full-size replica ship will be docked at the North Wharf Quay in Scarborough and open for the public to take a look around."It is a wonderful opportunity for visitors and residents to witness maritime history up close, jumping aboard a replica of the iconic ship that was the first to ever circumnavigate the world," said Mark Crane from North Yorkshire Council. The Nao Victoria - whose name translates as "Victory" - changed the course of history with an epic by Juan Sebastián Elcanowas, it was part of a group of five ships that set sail from Seville in Spain in 1519. But was the only one to return three years later in 1522 after successfully sailing across three oceans and along the edge of four 18 members of of a crew of 265 made it back too; many died from a poor diet and scurvy, and others had left or were taken prisoners by other ship eventually sank many years later, on a voyage in 1570. The replica of the Nao Victoria was built in 1991, and completed a similar journey to the original one between 2004 and Bathke of the Nao Victoria said his crew were "looking forward to meeting residents," and the said they would "share the incredible story of the Nao Victoria with them".Last year another ship named the Galeón Andalucía, a replica of a 17th Century ship, also visited the town.
Yahoo
10-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Sunken ship with £16bn of treasure ‘found in Caribbean'
For centuries, a £16-billion treasure trove of gold, silver and emeralds were lost beneath the waves of the Caribbean. But now researchers believe they have identified the 'holy grail of shipwrecks'. The rich treasures of the Spanish galleon San Jose appeared to have been gone forever after they were sunk by the Royal Navy in 1708. A squadron commanded by Charles Wager, who would go on to serve as the First Lord of the Admiralty, intercepted the treasure fleet near Baru Island, off Cartagena, Colombia, and attacked, detonating its powder magazines and sending it to the seabed. The treasure was being transported from Peru to Spain to fund the War of the Spanish Succession against Britain and its allies. Gold and silver coins, pearls and gems, claimed to be worth as much as £16 billion in current prices, sat aboard the San Jose. The sinking of the ship dented the Spanish effort in the war, which ended with Britain gaining Gibraltar, Newfoundland and Nova Scotia. Academics in Colombia now claim to have confirmed that a wreck found off the South American country's coast in 2015 is the San Jose. Using underwater drones, they photographed cargo scattered on and around the wreckage of a ship found on the seafloor near Baru Island, in 2015. Analysis of the images found silver coins – minted in 1707 with the hallmarks of the mint at Lima, Peru – among the wreckage. Other finds included Chinese porcelain from the Kangxi period (1662-1722) and inscriptions on cannons that dated to 1665. These finds suggest the wreckage is of a ship that sank in the early 18th century. 'This body of evidence substantiates the identification of the wreck as the San José Galleon, a hypothesis that has been put forward since its initial discovery in 2015,' the academics found. 'The finding of cobs created in 1707 at the Lima Mint points to a vessel navigating the Tierra Firme route in the early 18th century. The San José Galleon is the only ship that matches these characteristics. 'This find presents a rare opportunity to explore an underwater archaeological site and deepen our understanding of colonial maritime trade and routes.' The analysis will likely deepen a battle over the legal ownership of the wreckage. Claims have been made by Colombia, Spain, Peru, indigenous communities in the area, descendants of miners who dug up the treasure, and Glocca Morra, the treasure hunters which says they found the wreck as far back as 1981. Glocca Morra's new owners, Sea Search Armada, insist that the galleon was found within a mile or two of the coordinates of its 1981 discovery. The company, which is claiming £7.9 billion, is also challenging a 2020 law that deemed everything on the ship was Colombian government property The researchers added: 'Coins are crucial artefacts for dating and understanding material culture, particularly in shipwreck contexts. 'Hand-struck, irregularly shaped coins—known as cobs in English and macuquinas in Spanish – served as the primary currency in the Americas for more than two centuries.' The finds follow previous carbon dating analysis of the wreckage that indicated that it was approximately 300 years old. The ship's cargo will not be recovered from the seafloor until the wreckage is 'fully characterised' using 'non-invasive surveys'. With the galleon lying several hundred metres below the sea surface, it is too deep for human exploration. The study is published in the journal Antiquity. Broaden your horizons with award-winning British journalism. Try The Telegraph free for 1 month with unlimited access to our award-winning website, exclusive app, money-saving offers and more. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Telegraph
10-06-2025
- General
- Telegraph
Sunken ship with £15bn of treasure ‘found in Caribbean'
For centuries, a £16-billion treasure trove of gold, silver and emeralds were lost beneath the waves of the Caribbean. But now researchers believe they have identified the ' holy grail of shipwrecks '. The rich treasures of the Spanish galleon San Jose appeared to have been gone forever after they were sunk by the Royal Navy in 1708. A squadron commanded by Charles Wager, who would go on to serve as the First Lord of the Admiralty, intercepted the treasure fleet near Baru Island, off Cartagena, Colombia, and attacked, detonating its powder magazines and sending it to the seabed. The treasure was being transported from Peru to Spain to fund the War of the Spanish Succession against Britain and its allies. Gold and silver coins, pearls and gems, claimed to be worth as much as £16 billion in current prices, sat aboard the San Jose. The sinking of the ship dented the Spanish effort in the war, which ended with Britain gaining Gibraltar, Newfoundland and Nova Scotia. Academics in Colombia now claim to have confirmed that a wreck found off the South American country's coast in 2015 is the San Jose. Using underwater drones, they photographed cargo scattered on and around the wreckage of a ship found on the seafloor near Baru Island, in 2015. Analysis of the images found silver coins – minted in 1707 with the hallmarks of the mint at Lima, Peru – among the wreckage. Other finds included Chinese porcelain from the Kangxi period (1662-1722) and inscriptions on cannons that dated to 1665. These finds suggest the wreckage is of a ship that sank in the early 18th century. 'This body of evidence substantiates the identification of the wreck as the San José Galleon, a hypothesis that has been put forward since its initial discovery in 2015,' the academics found. 'The finding of cobs created in 1707 at the Lima Mint points to a vessel navigating the Tierra Firme route in the early 18th century. The San José Galleon is the only ship that matches these characteristics. 'This find presents a rare opportunity to explore an underwater archaeological site and deepen our understanding of colonial maritime trade and routes.' The analysis will likely deepen a battle over the legal ownership of the wreckage. Claims have been made by Colombia, Spain, Peru, indigenous communities in the area, descendants of miners who dug up the treasure, and Glocca Morra, the treasure hunters which says they found the wreck as far back as 1981. Glocca Morra's new owners, Sea Search Armada, insist that the galleon was found within a mile or two of the coordinates of its 1981 discovery. The company, which is claiming £7.9 billion, is also challenging a 2020 law that deemed everything on the ship was Colombian government property The researchers added: 'Coins are crucial artefacts for dating and understanding material culture, particularly in shipwreck contexts. 'Hand-struck, irregularly shaped coins—known as cobs in English and macuquinas in Spanish – served as the primary currency in the Americas for more than two centuries.' The finds follow previous carbon dating analysis of the wreckage that indicated that it was approximately 300 years old. The ship's cargo will not be recovered from the seafloor until the wreckage is 'fully characterised' using 'non-invasive surveys'. With the galleon lying several hundred metres below the sea surface, it is too deep for human exploration. The study is published in the journal Antiquity.
Yahoo
09-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
The Galleon summer visit receives welcome boost from Spanish company
ORGANISERS of an upcoming tall ship visit have received a welcome boost from a Spanish company working in West Cumbria. The Galeón Andalucia - an enormous replica Spanish galleon - will sail into Whitehaven Harbour this summer. Asturfeito, a Spanish company working in the nuclear sector alongside major sponsors Sellafield Ltd and Amentum, have agreed to be the first sponsor of a school coach trip to the Galleon. The school they are supporting is Distington Community School and the support helps reduce the overall cost to the parents and school. The gun deck inside the Spanish Galleon which will be open to visitors when the ship arrives in Whitehaven Harbour (Image: Submitted) Álvaro Zarza, business development manager, said: 'As a company with strong ties to both Spain and the UK, we are pleased to support an initiative that brings history to life in an engaging and meaningful way for local students. 'Contributing to the communities in which we operate is part of our identity, and we are especially pleased to support this very special initiative.' Whitehaven Town Council who are coordinating the visit with Gerard Richardson DL said: 'We are delighted with this support for a really good local school and we would welcome more sponsors to come forward. 'Depending on the distance from the school to the town, the costs vary from just under £200 to about £250 and if any more companies can assist, please contact gerard@ "We are also looking for a sponsor to assist with the cost of a shore power generator for this exciting project.' The Spanish Galleon pictured in front of the New York skyline (Image: NAO Foundation) The enormous replica Spanish galleon is a floating museum that faithfully recreates those used by the Spanish fleet throughout the 16th to 18th centuries. It is due into port on July 9 and will be open until Sunday, July 13. Any schools who wish to arrange visits should contact Mr Richardson on the email address above or clerk@
