La Juliana

Transport in Ireland, dating from 1588

UKHO Wreck No.007400111. 860-ton Spanish Armada ship, carrying 70 mariners, 325 soldiers and 32 cannon. One of the merchant vessels commandeered by Philip II for his Levantine Squadron when preparing for his planned invasion of England in 1588. Built in Mataro near Barcelona for the Pilau family in 1570. Originally called the Santa María Santiago y Santa Clara. Plied the trade route between Spain and Sicily for most its career but was commandeered 4 times, serving at Lepanto in 1571, Lisbon 158

Type:
Transport

Period:
1588

Coordinates:
54.41°N, 8.55°W

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