
Galleon
Historical Use
Galleons are from an era of exploration and colonization, mainly the 16th to 18th centuries.
The Spanish galleon was pivotal during the Age of Discovery.
Cultural Symbol
Galleons often symbolize adventure, treasure, and historical sea voyages in stories and films.
Treasure hunters dream of finding a lost galleon's riches.
Not Modern
Galleon is not used to refer to contemporary ships, only historical ones.
She mistook the old ship for a galleon, but it was too modern.
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ClipperCorsairPrivateerSailboatVesselWarship
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