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Guarnizo is a small village located in the municipality of El Astillero in Cantabria, Spain. In 2010, about 4,463 people lived there.

A Look at Guarnizo's Economy

Guarnizo and the nearby town of El Astillero have a long history with shipbuilding. The name "El Astillero" actually means "the shipyard" in Spanish!

Shipbuilding in the Past

Long ago, this area was famous for building ships. A very important ship called the Princesa was built here between 1730 and 1731. This was a large warship for the Spanish Navy. It was later captured by the British and renamed HMS Princess.

Modern Shipyard Activities

Today, there is still a shipyard close to Guarnizo called Astilleros de Santander. However, it doesn't build new ships from scratch anymore. Instead, it focuses on repairing, changing, and upgrading existing ships.

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