Sergii Vasylchenko/istockphotoFrom centuries-old galleons to modern-day cargo ships, model ships capture the essence of ...

The design was quickly adopted by other European countries, leading to the evolution of sea travel during the 16th century.

The Spanish galleon ship, which sank off the coast near the port city of Cartagena in 1708, will be recovered in a partnership with the Ministry of Cultures, Arts and Knowledge; the National Navy ...

With an innovative design at the time ... to cross the largest oceans as efficiently as possible. This 500 ton galleon has four masts holding six sails which measure almost 11,000 square foot.

This rare silver galleon nef from Germany features a single ... while four dolphin supports and revolving wheels enhance its design. This ship is modeled after the famous clipper-bowed merchant ...