Philippine museum brings lucrative galleon trade to life

Philippine museum brings lucrative galleon trade to life

A full-size replica of a Spanish galleon stares out into Manila Bay, the centerpiece of a museum that will transport visitors back to the 17th century, when conscripted Philippine mariners hastened the era of globalization. The Museo del Galleon which opens on May 1 aims to tell the story of Spain's 250-year Pacific galleon trade from the perspective of the Filipinos who built and crewed the towering vessels. The museum's executive director Manuel Quezon says the seamen 'made us who we are. That's why we are telling this story.'

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