The Galleon at Saint Augustine 1640 map including Gulf of Mexico

The Galleon at Saint Augustine

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May 27th 2015
Beginning in the mid-1500s, Spain discovered and colonized much of the Caribbean and of today’s Florida. For centuries hundreds of Spanish galleons transported goods and people to and from its colonies in the New World, returning northward along the Gulf Stream laden with gold, silver, gems and other treasures. The galleon was the era’s main ocean going transport “workhorse”, used by many ... read more

North America » United States » Florida » Saint Augustine

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Britain's American colonies broke with the mother country in 1776 and were recognized as the new nation of the United States of America following the Treaty of Paris in 1783. During the 19th and 20th centuries, 37 new states were added to the origina... ... read more