Clio’s Armada in the news: 16th century Basque galleon

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”