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Philippine museum brings 17th-century galleon trade to life

A full-size replica of a Spanish galleon anchors a new Manila Bay museum that recreates the 17th-century era when conscripted Philippine mariners helped drive early global trade.

Published Apr 27, 2026, 11:00 PM EDT | WFMZZ

A full-size replica of a Spanish galleon stares out into Manila Bay as the centrepiece of a new museum. The museum transports visitors back to the 17th century, when conscripted Philippine mariners hastened the era of globalisation.