World · East Asia & Pacific · 16 hrs ago
Full-size Spanish galleon replica anchors Manila maritime museum
A life-size replica of a 17th-century Spanish galleon is the main attraction at the Museo del Galeón in Manila, the Philippines.
The ship is called Espiritu Santo.
Visitors can see displays inside the replica, including furnishings and an interactive screen.
The museum also presents objects and boats connected to the Philippines’ maritime history.
Among them is a balangay, an ancient Filipino wooden boat, shown beside the galleon.
The museum offers visitors a way to explore the country’s history at sea.
A full-size replica of a 17th-century Spanish galleon is the centerpiece of Museo del Galeón in Manila.
The replica, named Espiritu Santo, gives visitors a view of life aboard the ship.
The museum also explores the Philippines’ maritime history.
Exhibits include an ancient Filipino wooden boat called a balangay.
- Who
- Museo del Galeón and its visitors.
- What
- A full-scale replica of the 17th-century Spanish galleon Espiritu Santo is the museum’s centerpiece.
- When
- The museum was photographed on Aug. 28, 2026. The article was published Oct. 11, 2026.
- Where
- Museo del Galeón in Manila, Philippines.
- Why
- The museum offers visitors a glimpse of life aboard the ship and explores the country’s maritime history.
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Visitors were photographed viewing the Espiritu Santo replica and museum exhibits in Manila.
The Associated Press published its report on the replica at the museum.
- Replica
- Espiritu Santo, a full-scale reproduction of a 17th-century Spanish galleon
- Museum
- Museo del Galeón
- Location
- Manila, Philippines
- Photograph date
- Aug. 28, 2026
- Other vessel
- Balangay, an ancient Filipino wooden boat
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