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BBC News
9 hours ago
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Replica Spanish galleon arrives on Yorkshire coast
A replica of a 16th Century Spanish galleon has sailed into port on the Yorkshire coast and will welcome visitors for the next two original Nao Victoria became the first ship to circumnavigate the globe more than 500 years ago, and the replica now operates as a living museum. Lupo Bathke, logistics manager for the vessel, said the crew were "constantly reminded of what an amazing piece of history we get to live on every day by people who come to visit".The ship is berthed at North Wharf Quay in Scarborough and will be open daily to the public from 27 June to 6 July. After tide times delayed the ship's arrival, its mast and Spanish flag were eventually visible on the outside of the harbour wall, to the delight of a gathered crowd. Lisa, from Whitby, said she'd been waiting since the morning to spot the Nao Victoria, and described it as looking "like a pirate ship"."I'm very excited to see it - it's gorgeous, absolutely stunning. I'm actually going on it tomorrow," she Julie and Andy, from Shipley, the sight of the galleon was a pleasant surprise. "We just got set up here because we like looking at the boats, and then we heard people talking and it's just a coincidence this boat is coming in," Julie said."We've got the perfect position, sat comfortably - brilliant." The Nao Victoria - whose name translates as "Victory" - was the only one of five ships that returned from a voyage to Indonesia, but later sank in 1570. The replica was completed in 1991 and made a round-the-world trip between 2004 - 2006 in homage to the one taken by the to Mr Bathke, the vessel travels "80% of the time under sail" but has two auxiliary engines which are mainly used for navigating in and out of previously spent a year on board with the crew and called it a "once-in-a-lifetime experience" that even poor weather couldn't spoil."When it gets into heavy waves, it can be a lot of fun for those who enjoy it and very never-wracking if you don't enjoy it that much," he said."I'm lucky enough to have never been seasick so I thoroughly enjoy it but I have seen some people who don't have that good a time." The Nao Victoria now only stops sailing for one month a year, and mainly travels around northern Europe. Prior to arriving in Scarborough, the ship journeyed up the English coast, stopping at Torquay and Eastbourne. Visitors will be able to board the Nao Victoria between 10:00 – 20:00 BST every day, to find out more about the history of the original vessel. Listen to highlights from North Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North.
BBC News
20-06-2025
- BBC News
Nao Victoria: Ahoy! Spanish galleon to sail into UK port
A replica of a 16th Century Spanish galleon will arrive in Yorkshire later this enormous ship is a newly built copy of an ancient ship called the Nao Victoria, which was the first to travel around the globe more than 500 years the 26 June to 6 July the full-size replica ship will be docked at the North Wharf Quay in Scarborough and open for the public to take a look around."It is a wonderful opportunity for visitors and residents to witness maritime history up close, jumping aboard a replica of the iconic ship that was the first to ever circumnavigate the world," said Mark Crane from North Yorkshire Council. The Nao Victoria - whose name translates as "Victory" - changed the course of history with an epic by Juan Sebastián Elcanowas, it was part of a group of five ships that set sail from Seville in Spain in 1519. But was the only one to return three years later in 1522 after successfully sailing across three oceans and along the edge of four 18 members of of a crew of 265 made it back too; many died from a poor diet and scurvy, and others had left or were taken prisoners by other ship eventually sank many years later, on a voyage in 1570. The replica of the Nao Victoria was built in 1991, and completed a similar journey to the original one between 2004 and Bathke of the Nao Victoria said his crew were "looking forward to meeting residents," and the said they would "share the incredible story of the Nao Victoria with them".Last year another ship named the Galeón Andalucía, a replica of a 17th Century ship, also visited the town.
BBC News
16-06-2025
- BBC News
Replica of Spanish galleon to sail into Scarborough
A replica of a 16th Century Spanish galleon will arrive on the Yorkshire coast later this Nao Victoria became the first ship to circumnavigate the globe more than 500 years vessel left Seville in 1519 and returned to the city in 1522, having successfully sailed across three oceans and along the edge of four full-scale replica will be moored at North Wharf Quay in Scarborough and open to the public from 26 June to 6 July. North Yorkshire Council said the event followed a visit to the resort by the Galeón Andalucía, a replica of a 17th Century ship, last will be able to hear how the Nao Victoria's crew helped change the course of maritime history under the command of Juan Sebastián Elcano."It is a wonderful opportunity for visitors and residents to witness maritime history up close, jumping aboard a replica of the iconic ship that was the first to ever circumnavigate the world," said Mark Crane, North Yorkshire Council's executive member for open for business."There was a real buzz and feel-good atmosphere around the town during the Galeón Andalucía's visit last summer, and I'm sure it will generate similar excitement when the Nao Victoria sails to our region in a couple of weeks' time."Logistics manager of the Nao Victoria, Lupo Bathke, said the experienced crew were "looking forward to meeting residents, visitors and businesses – and helping to share the incredible story of the Nao Victoria with them".The Nao Victoria, whose name translates as "Victory", was part of a convoy of five ships which sailed for Indonesia, but was the only vessel to return. Only 18 men out of a crew of 265 returned alive; many had died of malnutrition and scurvy, others had deserted and some were taken prisoner by the ship sank with the loss of all hands on a voyage in 1570. Listen to highlights from North Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North.
Irish Examiner
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Examiner
Watch: Life aboard El Galeón, the Spanish ship docked in Cork
Join Communications Officer Lupo Bathke for a behind-the-scenes look at crew life, and discover why they're so excited to be part of this year's Cork Harbour Festival.
