09-04-2025
The Galleon summer visit receives welcome boost from Spanish company
ORGANISERS of an upcoming tall ship visit have received a welcome boost from a Spanish company working in West Cumbria.
The Galeón Andalucia - an enormous replica Spanish galleon - will sail into Whitehaven Harbour this summer.
Asturfeito, a Spanish company working in the nuclear sector alongside major sponsors Sellafield Ltd and Amentum, have agreed to be the first sponsor of a school coach trip to the Galleon.
The school they are supporting is Distington Community School and the support helps reduce the overall cost to the parents and school.
The gun deck inside the Spanish Galleon which will be open to visitors when the ship arrives in Whitehaven Harbour (Image: Submitted)
Álvaro Zarza, business development manager, said: 'As a company with strong ties to both Spain and the UK, we are pleased to support an initiative that brings history to life in an engaging and meaningful way for local students.
'Contributing to the communities in which we operate is part of our identity, and we are especially pleased to support this very special initiative.'
Whitehaven Town Council who are coordinating the visit with Gerard Richardson DL said: 'We are delighted with this support for a really good local school and we would welcome more sponsors to come forward.
'Depending on the distance from the school to the town, the costs vary from just under £200 to about £250 and if any more companies can assist, please contact gerard@
"We are also looking for a sponsor to assist with the cost of a shore power generator for this exciting project.'
The Spanish Galleon pictured in front of the New York skyline (Image: NAO Foundation)
The enormous replica Spanish galleon is a floating museum that faithfully recreates those used by the Spanish fleet throughout the 16th to 18th centuries.
It is due into port on July 9 and will be open until Sunday, July 13. Any schools who wish to arrange visits should contact Mr Richardson on the email address above or clerk@
