Xavier Agote has used archaeological findings from Labrador to rebuild a 16th century Basque whaling galleon. He hopes to go on an authentic voyage in 2028 from Pasaia to Red Bay. There is also some interesting colonial politics at play. The basques appear to have had good relationships with the Innu of Labrador, possibly sinceContinue reading “Clio’s Armada in the news: 16th century Basque galleon”
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Clio’s Armada: In the News
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/san-juan-galeon-red-bay-replica-1.7260780 Efforts to rebuild a whaling Spanish galleon whaleship in Basque region and sail it to Labrador, where the original sank. Neat story! I’ll try to continue to follow it. Clio’s Armada is a blog series Tom is writing based on his passion for heritage boatbuildingh and examples he has seen or read of around theContinue reading “Clio’s Armada: In the News”
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