A wonderful sight at Fishguard Harbour yesterday. The magnificent wooden galleon, El Galeón Andalucía with its towering masts, looked as though it had sailed straight out of the pages of maritime history. Built as a faithful replica of a 17th Century Spanish galleon, it brought a touch of the Age of Discovery to the Pembrokeshire coast, drawing crowds eager to see its intricate craftsmanship up close. El Galeón Andalucía was constructed between 2009 and 2010 by the Fundación Nao Victoria in Spai

The San José, a Spanish galleon sunk off Cartagena, Colombia, in 1708, is estimated to carry a $20 billion treasure. President Gustavo Petro aims to recover the ship’s contents by 2026 through a public-private partnership, prioritizing cultural over monetary value. The government keeps the wreck’s location secret, citing security concerns, while balancing interests from treasure hunters, historians, and national stakeholders. | History In Pictures