Picture the Pacific Ocean of the 16th century. Spanish Galleons sail the wide open seas, carrying precious cargo like silver, porcelain, and textiles. The waters are dangerous; ship logs show concerns ...

Archaeologists have discovered four 18th-century shipwrecks off the coast of North Carolina, including what may be the wreck of La Fortuna, a Spanish privateer from Cuba that exploded during an attack ...

BOGOTA, Colombia -- A cannon, three coins and a porcelain cup were among the first objects Colombian scientists recovered ...

Part of the ship suspected to be La Fortuna is out of the water. More than 40 pieces of timber were collected as part of an “emergency recovery” to save the wood from erosion and other threats. Photo ...

GREEN BAY (WLUK) -- A Spanish ship is the first one to be announced for this year's highly-anticipated Tall Ships Festival in Green Bay. The Santa Maria is a replica of the Spanish ships that sailed ...

From centuries-old galleons to modern-day cargo ships, model ships capture the essence of sailing the seas in stunning detail. Whether crafted for display or built as a tribute to famous vessels, ...

NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — You may have seen the Spanish Naval Training Ship docked on the river over the past few days, but its presence was more than just a beautiful ship on the water. “I’m here as the ...