500 years ago, the San Juan sailed to Newfoundland and Labrador on a whale hunt and never returned. Centuries after the wreck was discovered off the coast of Labrador, a replica of the vessel is being built where it was originated: in Spain’s Basque country. The galleon's crew is determined to make that same voyage once again. CBC’s Peter Cowan breaks down the past, present and future of the San Juan.

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Step aboard the only replica of a 16th century Spanish galleon, thanks to an 'extraordinary gift' from Canada

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