treasure ship
Gold-carrying boat
A treasure ship is a vessel carrying valuable cargo—gold, silver, jewels, or other riches.
The term evokes Spanish galleons laden with New World plunder or Chinese fleets bearing imperial tribute.
Any ship transporting significant wealth qualifies: The convoy protected treasure ships returning from the colonies.
In gaming and fiction, treasure ships are targets for pirates and adventurers.
- sunkenDescended beneath water level
- lost at seaMissing in ocean waters
- galleonLarge historical sailing ship
- carrackLarge 15th-century merchantman
- cargoTransported goods
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