Caleuche
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El Caleuche or The Caleuche (), also known by other names such as Buque de Arte (the Magic Ship) or the Barcoiche, is a legendary ghost ship from Chilote mythology in southern Chile.
==Nomenclature== The Caleuche is also known as the Buque de Arte ("the Magic Ship"). Natives also refer to it as the Barcoiche, the Gauiteca, the Saiza, El Marino or Barco Marino ("Marine Ship") or Buque de Fuego ("Fire Ship").
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